Joy of a Child

HOME FOR MOTHER AND HER TRIPLETS

David handing over items to Jacqueline

 Paul cites in the book of Acts 20 how it is more blessed to give than receive.

A month back we ran a story about a mother of triplets who got abandoned by her husband of fourteen years after giving birth to triplets.  As a result, she embarked on a journey soliciting for help from Good Samaritans. Together with her oldest boy, Fred, as her baby sitting helper, they moved hundreds of kilometers to Mbarara where they lodged at a church for a couple of days. Upon going to police for help, the Local Police contacted Joy of a Child ministry for help. Because of insufficient space at the JOAC home, Jacqueline and her four children have been staying at a Muslim lady`s house, who by the grace of God accommodated and fed her for about a month beyond the seven days she had previously promised. This is because the house we had earlier identified for her accommodation was taken by someone else and besides, it was so expensive yet we needed to have a long term solution for her. We wanted her to start a small business to sustain her and her family, hence the long wait as we figured out things.

A month at Asiat`s house was not been easy for Jacqueline and kids. They have been battling sickness, and Jacqueline has been fighting anxiety and worry. This demanded much of our prayer and an effort to often visit her. Joseph and David often went to visit, encourage and draw plans on what she exactly wanted to do for a living. 

David, Asiat and Jacqueline doing shopping

Today we have good news for you. Because of those of you that prayed and those that gave financially, Jacqueline and her kids have finally got a home to stay. It has not been easy task getting her a house but we thank God that on Monday he directed us to a house that we rented for Jacqueline. We paid for two months in advance. The two roomed house will have Jacqueline and her kids use one room for accommodation and the other for running a business (most likely dealing in groceries).Yesterday as Joseph and David went to Jacqueline`s new home to help with her shopping, a smile had finally shown up on her face and there was less worry in her speech. “At least I have where me and my kids can sleep” she said, as her triplets shied away at the look of strangers that had come by to have a glimpse at the triplets (to some it was their first time to see triplets). There was a warm welcome from some of Catherine would-be neighbors. Two old ladies came thanking David and Joseph for doing such a good work of taking care of Jacqueline and her kids. Both of them said they will offer whatever they can to help Jacqueline. It was an amazing moment to see that these two elder ladies, who are undoubtedly living in abject poverty were willing to offer the little they can to see that Jacqueline and her kids are happy.

Well; Jacqueline, Joseph, David and Asiat then embarked on a two hour shopping for Jacqueline`s house hold items. We made sure that we minimize the expenditures as much as possible so that we save a reasonable amount for Jacqueline`s business. We bought one mattress, a mosquito net, food, and a few other house hold items. David and Joseph helped arrange Jacqueline`s room and helped her tie the mosquito net.

As we were about to leave, Jacqueline seemed emotional, probably trying to figure out how she will handle her new home alone. She begged us to always come and pay her a visit, something we shall of course always do.We have designated a period of about three weeks for Jacqueline to make a market survey for her business. We shall be monitoring the progress of her ideas and also provide any possible advice to see that Jacqueline comes up with an everlasting business idea that will sustain her family.

Please continue praying and supporting Jacqueline because there are many more needs pending as far as improving her living is concerned.

Joseph handing in items to Jacqueline

David arranging the mosquito net