Ericka Tomasoa

Based on information received via chat, Berkat Ambon volunteers visited Ericka Tomasoa (23), who, according to a doctor’s diagnosis, is suffering from anemia, an autoimmune condition, and a lump in her gallbladder, which has caused her abdomen to become swollen. Currently, Ericka is in the hospital alone. According to her and the nurses, no family members have come to visit her during her stay. Her daily needs in the hospital are being helped, as much as possible, by the family of another patient sharing her room. Her condition is very concerning.

Previously, it was reported that she would undergo a procedure to remove fluid from her abdomen. However, after Berkat Ambon volunteers communicated with Ericka, she shared that the procedure has been postponed due to lack of funds. Additional treatments and medications are needed, some of which are not covered by BPJS (national health insurance).

We truly hope that Ericka can soon receive the medical care needed to ease her suffering. The swelling in her abdomen is causing shortness of breath, and her skin has become very dry and uncomfortable. Prayers and donations from all of us are greatly needed for Ericka. Anyone who feels moved to share kindness and help her can contact Berkat Ambon via Messenger.

Update 4/13/26: Earlier today, volunteers brought pillowcases, essential supplies, and donations for Ericka. They also met with the doctor to understand the next steps in her treatment. According to the doctor, Ericka (Ika) will need surgery. However, because her platelet count is very low, it must first be increased. She urgently needs 4 units of type O blood. The doctor also explained that a family member must be present to take responsibility for the medical procedures that will be carried out. Berkat Ambon volunteers have located Ika’s parents and met her father, who works daily as a parking attendant. He has agreed to come to the hospital this afternoon to meet with the medical team and discuss Ika’s treatment plan moving forward. The volunteers have also spoken with the medical staff to assist Ika with any medications that need to be purchased and are not covered by BPJS. We continue to pray that everything will go smoothly and that Ika will receive the care she urgently needs. Anyone who feels moved to help can contact Berkat Ambon via Messenger.

Update 4/17/26:

Berkat Ambon volunteers visited Ericka (Ika) again. Thank God, her skin condition has improved after being treated with olive oil, although no family members have come to visit her yet. Earlier, we met again with Ika’s father and encouraged him to go to the hospital to obtain a referral letter for blood collection from PMI (Indonesian Red Cross). According to the medical team, Ika’s platelet count must be increased. One unit of platelets requires 4 units of blood, and each unit of blood costs around IDR 490,000.

Ika also shared that the money given to her for food was lost during the night. We encouraged her that the Lord Jesus is able to provide for all her needs, and that she should continue to stay close to Him and focus on His will. Because her abdomen is swollen, her current clothes no longer fit. She is in need of loose shirts or tops to change into. Since no family has come to visit, the nurses have been helping bathe her and wash her belongings. May the Lord Jesus bless the nurses who continue to care for Ika. Anyone who feels moved to share kindness and help Ika can contact Berkat Ambon via Messenger.

Update 4/24/26:

Today, volunteers together with four donors were ready to donate blood for Ericka. However, because platelet blood bags are not yet available, the donation has been postponed until further notice from PMI to Berkat Ambon.

Thank you to all the kind-hearted people who are willing to help Ika. Berkat Ambon also brought her essential needs, including diapers, wet and dry tissues, and food. May the Lord Jesus bless everyone who has donated financially, those willing to donate blood, and all who continue to pray for Ericka. Special thanks as well to the nurses in the ward who are caring for her with love and compassion.

Update 4/25/26:

Volunteers from Berkat Ambon have brought supplies for Ericka, and her condition is very concerning, as she no longer has any clean clothes. Since Ericka is by herself, the volunteers went to her house, brought her dirty clothes back, and took clean clothes to be put on her. Lord Jesus, please help Ericka. May the blood needed to increase her platelet count be fulfilled soon, and may the medication required for the crossmatch become available. The volunteers also bought more wet tissues as requested by the nurses to help clean Ericka. Ericka has a child who is a little over 3 years old and is being cared for by her father. When the volunteers went to Ericka’s house, the father was feeding the child very simply. Our prayers are that the Holy Spirit touches Ericka and her family so they may better understand God’s will and that everything may be restored. Thank you to all brothers and sisters who have donated to help Ericka. May Lord Jesus bless you and repay all your kindness.

Update 4/28/26:

Today, we have obtained the blood needed for Ericka’s platelet requirements. Next, the doctor will proceed with further treatment for her. Lord Jesus, please guide the medical team with wisdom and ability so they can take the right steps and actions for Ericka, so that she may recover and return home to be with her beloved child, who is still only 3 years old. We also hope that Ericka’s family will be able to visit her and bring comfort to her.

Update 5/4/26:

We truly hope that after seeing this post, Ericka’s family will be moved to help—even if just by taking her dirty clothes and bringing clean ones so she can change. Lord Jesus, please allow the volunteers to meet with the doctor tomorrow so they can understand the next steps for Ericka’s treatment. Lord Jesus loves and helps Ericka so she may recover and return to serving Him. Berkat Ambon has brought diapers and wet tissues for Ericka, as well as some money so she can buy food she likes. May everything Ericka’s body needs be provided through the blood of Jesus. We pray that the wound on her back can be treated and healed We are in great need of prayers and support from all of you to help Ericka, including assistance in buying sarongs. If anyone has loose or large shirts, please consider donating them to Ericka.

Thank you the donation 150,000 rupiah for Ericka. Praise God, Ericka’s condition is better compared to yesterday. Volunteers from Berkat Ambon brought underpads for Ericka because the back part of her body has developed sores. Praise God, today Ericka’s grandfather and grandmother found out that she is in the hospital and came to visit her. Her grandmother will bring clothing and food for Ericka as well. Thank you also to the medical team who have been so caring in taking care of Ericka. Tomorrow, Berkat Ambon will deliver ointment for Ericka’s wounds. May Lord Jesus love and bless us all. Our best prayers for you, Ericka—get well soon and recover, dear. Lord Jesus loves you very much.

Update 5/8/26:

Update on Ericka Tomasoa. The volunteers visited Ericka at her home and brought underpads to help with her needs. Ericka has been allowed to return home from the hospital, but according to her, she feels she is suffering greatly because there is no oxygen support and other necessary medications available at home.

The volunteers also brought triple antibiotic ointment to apply to the wounds on Ericka’s back. Ericka currently sleeps together with her father and her son, Imanuel, who is around 3 years old. We believe that the Lord Jesus will surely help Ericka. Diapers, wet tissues, and food are urgently needed for Ericka at this time. Her father works as a parking attendant and is trying his best to provide for all of them. Our prayers together will change Ericka’s situation. The Lord Jesus surely hears all of our prayers, and we believe Ericka will be healed. For anyone who would like to share love and support Ericka, please contact us through Messenger.

Update 5/9/26:

After Berkat Ambon was contacted directly by Ericka herself, borrowing another patient’s phone at the hospital, the volunteers visited and shared an update about her condition. According to Ericka, she was suffering from an autoimmune disease, and her condition was very concerning, with a swollen stomach and shortness of breath. During her time at the hospital, Ericka was assisted with an oxygen tank to help ease her breathing.

There were plans to remove the fluid from her body, but her platelet count was too low, so she needed a blood transfusion. Praise God, after many efforts, the blood was finally obtained. However, when the PMI requested another blood check at the hospital, the volunteers were informed that blood was no longer needed because her platelet levels had returned to normal, although her albumin levels were still low. According to Ericka, she was then told to return home first.

When the volunteers visited the hospital on Friday, they were informed that Ericka had already gone home two nights earlier after midnight, picked up by her parents. Berkat Ambon later visited Ericka’s home, bringing underpads and asking what other needs she had so they could help provide them. But Ericka said, “Don’t buy anything else anymore, I don’t need anything else.” Then on Saturday, Ericka truly returned to the Father’s house. She no longer feels pain or suffering. She leaves behind her young son, around 3 years old, her father, and her younger brother.

Berkat Ambon was contacted late at night and informed that Ericka had passed away at 6:30 PM. May the Lord Jesus give strength and comfort to the entire Tomasoa family. According to Ericka’s aunt, who contacted Berkat Ambon, Ericka will be laid to rest today at 1 PM.