I met Stella at the Dream center early this morning. She told us she would be down the street at her Aunt’s house when we were ready to pick her up. I did not think much of it until I talked with our interpreter (Robert) and home visitor for African New Life. Stella and he her little brother were found after they had gone with out food for a day and a half. We have been her sponsor for two years. Robert said that Stella’s dad had left their family for another woman and not returned. Her mom has no source of income and consequently no food. People have donated housing for her on a 3-4 month period. The reason Stella was at her Aunts is because school does not start till Feb. 4th. There is food at her aunt’s but not at home. When she’s in school she will get a meal provided her by ANLM.
Stella is now 12 years old and entering P6 grade level. She is smart and turning into a beautiful woman. She is a little shy but really just wants to please. Stella has a brother and a sister which we did not get to meet. They were staying at their grandfathers since their family doesn’t have any food while they are home on vacation.
I gave the family some gifts from my children, Jenny and I. They were truly thankful for the help. We also brought them two months of food for the family. Her mother started crying. She said that God answers prayer!
I am seeing that what I see as a need is simply a want. People here live for the day. Their hope is in the Lord. I pray a blessing on this family as they live for the blessing of simply having life.
