A friend shared this on her facebook page, and I was touched by the story, so I decided to share it here with you. Some of us wait till will have millions before we can impact or affect lives. This touching story of Leila will get to your spine because she has displayed agape love, unconditional love unlike a lot of us who do something to get something in return. And to shock you the more, this little girl, Leila has two people on her neck to award her scholarship from primary to wherever she decides to stop. How lucky is she! Enjoy your reading
“I made a new friend. She is Leila, one of those Fulani’s from Mali who beg for alms at the Accra mall. She approached me smiled and spoke pidgin. Auntie “make u give me money make i buy food chop’.. I smiled back and said I have not eaten since morning myself…She asked if it was true …I said yeah… she then handed me all the coins she had in hand… I asked if she is sure i could use the money…She replied Yes I could…When I counted the money, it was just a cedi and 10p… I told her it won’t be enough…she asked me to wait for a minute…She went to check where she keeps her money and brought back 4cedis…She said 5 cedis should be enough to buy rice… I told her i would need water she then asked me to wait so she begs for some money for me, after 10 minutes she came back with 50 pesewas from her brother and said she can direct me to a canteen…I followed her.While engaging her in conversation, people just starred at us. Others advised i shouldn’t mind her. I told them she wasn’t begging for money.
I distracted her with question while we waited. She is just 10 years. I asked why she gave me all the money. She replied “ibi u dey hungry auntie, i go fit beg for money but u no go fit, so just take am”. At this point i had tears in my eyes. People were wondering what conversation we were having..She asked that i take photos with her. When my friend arrived, she told her to make sure i get food to eat. I asked her to take back her money. She looked very disappointed and asked why, I told her i just needed company while i waited…
Wow, what a touching story. I believe you and I would agree that Leila has a heart of gold. How many of us will give wholeheartedly to people who need our help in trying times as this young lady did. This is love. She loves her neighbour as herself or more than herself I should say. I pray that Leila will never lack anything in life, Father bless her and protect her and all her family. Because of this act of love O lord, may she prosper in life. Send forth angels to make a way for her and her family. Leila you are blessed. Brethren, lets learn to love like Leila….. Bisola Testimony cares”
Some of the comments of those who have promised to award her below:
“Ajibola Abiodun This is a great heart. How do u see her been given scholarship? If she agrees, happily I will do that for her because such person will help humanity, passion is the foundation of help without waiting for reward from same person.”
“In fact, I was in tears as am writing this.cos I ws really touched with this story of Agape love of little leila, may God bless her abundantly and make a way for her where there seems to be no way.”
“Ahmed Kazum Your efforts in bringing out the good in the young girl and the prayer is good, have you made any effort towards bringing her out of the present state?. Can the local authorities be of assistance? Explore avenue to assist further please. God bless.”
“Nduka B. Ojaide Hmmmmm…..extraordinary.
Kola Odepeju I wholeheartedly say Amen to all ur prayers for her. She is a rare gem. May God be wt her and make her great in life. And may God bless you to for sharing ds. Thanks ssta!”
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