Hi,
My name is Mary and I come from East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea. I am currently undertaking Bachelor of
Nursing, year 2 at an institution that I cannot mention. I am the eldest of 5
children born to two wonderful parents who have spent their entire lives educating
primary school students across Papua New Guinea. I am the first in my family to
have made it to an institution of such, and one of those many who are fighting
to survive against sorcery practiced by a select few of my own village people
who are uneducated, filled with jealousy, and tend possess the mentality that ‘all
of us should stay the same way’.
I recently received my school fee invoice and was shocked at
the site of the amount written on it. I mean, K22,000.00 (PGK)? That is a lot
of money for even myself. I swear, I made up my mind to never show my parents
that but my Mum pleaded with me to do so and I couldn’t help it so I just
showed her. The expression on her face when she saw the amount broke my heart
into pieces and I cried myself to sleep that night.
I decided to withdraw and I told my boyfriend, who was also
a student there, but he called me on my cell phone the very next day and begged
me not to do anything rash because miracles can happen when you let God fight
your battles for you, despite the short period of time that you may have. I
struggled to pray about it but I knew He was also praying for me and that gave
me the courage and confidence I needed to be patient and to wait on the Lord.
Two days later, while I was searching and inquiring around
for sponsors, my mum sat me down and told me that ‘we cannot let you withdraw
or give up now. You have come too far and you deserve to have our support all
the way. You will go back to school, I will make sure of it”. A newfound peace
settled within me and tears of joy ran down my cheeks. I was trying to give up
on myself when the people who love me would never give up on me? Thank you God.
My Mum and Dad have two months to find the amount of fees
required to be paid before I can register. I know that it will not be easy for
them because of the harsh reality of life that average Papua New Guineans face,
concerning money. I, however, strongly believe that God will make a way.
The struggle is real.
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