She Broke my Heart

[Enyichukwu Omeaku Offia]

Dear Family,

School-hunting for NomaChi was not an easy job oo!  All through this period Mia prayed that God makes it possible for our children to attend the best of schools-claiming the promises in Isaiah 60:17. Proximity, accessibility, cost and quality were major factors we considered; to God’s glory we found all and 50% discount as Missionaries.

 

I recall my experience on the first day I took her to school; it was a wide range of emotions–fear, sadness, joy, excitement and uncertainty. I felt overwhelmingly emotional as Nomachi cried tears into my eyes, refusing to let go of Papa. With tears, pining and clingy goodbyes, I rushed out of the school gate not to embarrass myself. Na so? This was almost the same experience for three days in a row.

​The following week I had a shock in my heart. Just as we made our entrance into the school, my little girl jumped down from my arms, collected her school bag from my hand and walked straight into her classroom and vanished; never bothered to turn to say “Papa bye bye”. My heart sank and I broke down. Again I rushed out to avoid embarrassment. As I walked to our car I thought to myself “maybe she forgot”, “maybe she actually said goodbye and I did not hear her”. It was a nerve-racking experience for me. I guess it feels easier to give out a daughter in marriage than what I felt. I should actually find out from Achira Dio[i] who has given out two daughters.

OmanomaChi Ularinma Enyichukwu Omeaku Offia has since settled into her new environment and she is learning fast. When next you see her ask her to sing the National Anthem for you.

Please do pray that:

1. She will be shining light and a blessing
2. She would be taught of the Lord and provided for by the Lord.

 

We sincerely wish to thank our financial and prayer partners for their supports. What you do is simply selfless and generous. Thank you for unselfishly sharing your time, resources and your hard-earned money especially in time like this. I need you to know that your strategic partnership and support make colossal difference in our life and ministry. NomaChi is in school today because you gave. May you be rewarded a hundredfold.

Thank you for your help from the bottom of our hearts

Best Regards

 

Enyichukwu and Chigozirim Offia

The Navigators

Lekki Lagos

You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:11 (NIV)