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MSC archived stories - May 21, 2022

It's been over 7 months since the inception of my anticipated project for Faith in Zambia. Her situation was dire, living with 5 cousins under one roof taking care of by only grandmother, to get her an education is my priority before attending to her sleeping condition and later in the year heavy rainy season starts, causing flooding of her compound [youtu.be/HomRjWdYtSo]. Faith used to sleep on the floor with a mat.

 

I instructed Faith to have a bed base, mattress, bed linen, 2 pillows with cases plus balance money towards her education.

 

I'm very grateful for CI for always trying to keep me in perspective of what's to expect when infrastructure and logistical challenges, if not more during the pandemic facing Zambia.

 

"Chelaka, whether a bed frame can be purchased will depend on the size of the home and how much furniture they already have. What children in Zambia call a mat, we would call a mattress. They roll up and can be stored away during the day or, they stay in place and serve as a place to sit during the day too.

When I sponsored my first youth in Zambia I sent funds for a bed of some sort, and the family ended up buying a “hide-a-bed” so that all three youth could sleep on it at night and it could be a couch during the day. It was all they had room for, and mom kept her “matt”ress and rolled it out at night. A few years later I noticed mom bought herself a new matt to sleep on."

 

This week CI reported back the conclusion of the project, which has been a tremendous help to the Faith's family, and from the final report (added to media) I can see they have wisely used the gift money for her education and to enhance her sleeping experience with comfort… beginning of a new day every day as the sun's rays strike her face when she wakes up and sitting in the bed!

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  1. chelaka28 March 2025 at 22:25

    A wonderful EG! I’ve had great success so far helping my Zambian children - Cecilia and Stellah - with education, and I hope you will, too. Good to know Faith is also sleeping more comfortably.

    May 21, 2022

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  2. chelaka28 March 2025 at 22:25

    A good night sleep is really important.. I am happy you could help her and her family.

    May 21, 2022

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  3. chelaka28 March 2025 at 22:26

    Bravo to you, chelaka. What a wonderful change you've made for this girl and her family.

    May 21, 2022

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  4. chelaka28 March 2025 at 22:26

    Chelaka this is marvelous! What a special gift to give. We spend 1/3 of our lives on our beds, so they are important. I am wishing her many sweet dreams and luck in her schooling :)

    May 21, 2022

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  5. chelaka28 March 2025 at 22:26

    Thank you everyone. Before the project began, I asked Faith how she sleeps on the floor when her house gets flooded. She told me "the rain season is between October and April. When our area is flooded is tricky in sense that at times the floor gets cold and our matt may not be enough for me. But I am managing though with difficulties." Wish I had photos to share with you but the bed surely must a pride possession in their household. Have a beautiful day!

    May 21, 2022

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