We’ve learned to meet each other halfway... with grace, understanding, and humour. Choosing each other daily means embracing both sunshine and shadow. And honestly, that’s where the magic is. Professionally, this man is a giant in a lab coat. As a clinical embryologist, he is meticulous, dedicated, and deeply compassionate. He approaches his work like an artist. Instead of a brush, he uses science to paint hope onto the canvas of people’s lives. When he talks about embryos and IVF, his eyes light up as if someone had just told him Arsenal had won the league. (very soon). And when a treatment works or when someone becomes a parent, the joy radiates from their soul. This isn’t a job to him. It’s his ministry. He dreams of mentoring young embryologists, revolutionising fertility science, and leaving behind not just a legacy, but a blueprint for excellence and humanity in his field. One of his proudest moments? Being part of the team that pioneered IVF success at Provita Hospital in Tema. That’s not just history, that’s heritage. At home, Nii Anku is the softest soul but with the firmest values. He loves a quiet life. A true introvert with VIP membership. Me? Nope! I light up a room. He dims the lights for ambience, but somehow...it works. Perfectly! He loves cooking... experimental, creative, and sometimes the dish names are ambitious. I once asked him what he was making, and he said, “Spicy continental fusion.” It was jollof and grilled chicken. But I let him have his moment. Weekends are sacred, filled with watching Arsenal matches and action movies, culinary experiments and family bonding. Family, to him, isn’t just important, it’s everything. He carves out time, creates space, and never lets work overshadow love. He shows up emotionally, physically, financially, and all that comes with it. So when history looks at Ellis Nii Anku Fleischer-Djoleto, I hope it sees a man who brought life not only to families, but also back into the hearts of those he touched. A man who made science human. A man who built a legacy not just of procedures and results, but of compassion, laughter and love. If he inspires even one person to walk in his footsteps, his story will echo for generations. Today, we celebrate not just your age, but the incredible man you are. My best friend, my partner, my strength, and my forever love. Every day with you has been a blessing. Every year has only deepened my love and admiration. You’ve filled our lives with wisdom, laughter, and unwavering devotion. Your kindness, integrity, and warmth have touched everyone who knows you, but especially me. May this 60th year bring joy, impact, a few more Arsenal wins, daring new recipes, and the peace of knowing that you are deeply, endlessly, and delightfully loved. Lots of Love, Maamepanyin 8 The Birthday Journal LOYA L
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