Amanda went to the market to purchase some foodstuffs. She arrived the stall of one of her good customers and greeted the woman.
"Mama Ejima,good afternoon oh!"
The woman raised her face and saw her. "Ah,my customer,long time!"
"How market?"
"We thank God oh"
"Your family nko?,"Amanda inquired
"Everybody is fine"
"Okay. I want to cook small egusi soup today," Amanda said, scanning the items on the table.
Mama Ejima kept staring at her,she shook her head.
"My dear, you're looking so pale"She observed
Amanda looked up at her,"really?"
"Yes, I hope you're not starving yourself or is there any problem? Is it the pregnancy issue that is still bothering you?" Mama Ejima queried.
Amanda sighed."What can I say? I've accepted my fate, I can never be a mother"
"Don't say that! Don't ever say that again,ever!," Mama Ejima said," Don't tell me you've accepted defeat. Let me tell you,the God that created you did not create you a woman for nothing. Hold on to God,hold on and be strong! Soak yourself in the blood of Jesus,pray without season! Turn God's attention to yourself, He's your God, he'll answer you. He'll surely answer you!"
Amanda sighed." Mama Ejima, I've been praying for sixteen years—"
She cut in." You've not prayed enough! Pray in the morning, afternoon, night,when you're at home,at work,in the market, anywhere and anytime,pray ! Don't give up so easily,my dear. To win a battle,you have to fight, okay?"
Amanda shut her eyes to stop tears from flowing out of them. She nodded repeatedly,". Thank you,thank you for your encouragement. I really appreciate it,thank you so much"
Mama Ejima smiled." I'll always be there whenever you need me. You're a good woman, Amanda. You've helped me so many times, the least I can do is give my support in these hard times"
Amanda finally broke down,and was consoled by her customer.
