A Visit With Fabi

I had a pleasant surprise today -- Fabi came around for dinner and to go to church this evening. I have not seen much of her since the Christian Girls' Home was destroyed.

Even wearing a men's baseball cap (photo above), she looks pretty good. But by the way she shoveled in huge portions of food at dinner this evening, I can tell she is not eating well. As you can see, despite her dismal circumstances, her ever-present smile has not waned. We don't call her "Fabi Fabulous" for nothing!!

When I asked her about her present situation, she said she had not had any food to eat for two days. She also said she "has many problem". Other than a shortage of food, she is really fearful that she will not be able to take her official school exam that permits her to pass to the next grade because she doesn't have any money to pay the required costs. Since school is really all the kids here have in their lives, the possibility of not being able to progress and attend next year is devastating to them.

Education here is more than just learning - being able to attend school is an indication of status. Without it, one is relegated to the lowest status within society and has no real hope for the future aside from carrying water, cleaning, and acting as servant to someone else.

Thanks, Rebecca, for speaking with her on the phone this evening. Your humor and calming, motherly influence worked its magic because she was much happier when she got off of the phone. She loves and misses you very much. As you requested, she and I will pray for Promised Provision's ability to pay for her and our other girls to take their official exams.

Feeling Fatherly,

Roody