"Bissa of Burkina Faso (BEE-sah)"

A Bissa Team member shares: "Walking to my truck after an outreach literacy class, my friend and I talked about her precious daughter, who was quietly riding on her mother’s back. My friend shared her concern that her baby’s legs don’t seem to be gaining strength. She is a beautiful child of 19 months, but for some reason, the muscles in her legs don’t seem to be developing properly. She sits alone well and is very alert. My friend’s husband has recently returned to the village for several weeks to see if the family there has any food to spare. His work contract ended in Ouaga and they are trying to get by on a few small things like bags of peanuts that she is able to sell in the neighborhood. I was reminded of the blessing that I have to know that no matter what circumstances I find myself in, my God will be there to see me through. Please intercede that this little girl will soon gain the muscular strength and coordination to be able to walk. Pray for her father to find work. Pray also for her mother and her friends who weekly hear stories from God’s Word in my friend’s courtyard. May these women soon know the hope that comes from living life for God."