Village Visit - Isa & Abubakar

Visiting Isa’s home was especially meaningful this particular time. In this past year I have made a new friend, Mary from Washington State - who sponsors Isa’s brother. She is a women with a great love for this family and sponsors more than just the schooling. Abubakar, Mary’s sponsor child, was at school so Steven and Isa went for him. He was surprised at our visit and very touched by the beautiful words that Mary had sent with me for him. He is a bit shy but so very sweet. We had a long conversation with Salama, their mother, and she was so very appreciative for the support from Mary and us. She is raising five children on her own. Abubakar’s father is awaiting his trail in the Gacaca; Isa’s father disappeared after his birth; the father of the twins, 5 years of age and the baby, age 3, abandoned them and moved to Uganda. But with the continued support and love from Mary she feels very blessed. They live in great poverty.

Our sweet sponsor child, Isa, is doing well in school and progressed in the last few years. We are proud of him!