By Ufuoma E-Ashogbon | Project Leader/CEO
This week, Ufuoma had a chat with ten-year old Precious, the newest member of the FLA Kids, who just got a sponsor late last year. She has now resumed school, and we are in the process of settling fees. We thought it would be good to hear from her about how her year, 2020, was. We had a chat over WhatsApp. It is slightly edited to make it easier to read.
Fair Life Africa: How are you today, Precious?
Precious: I am fine thank you
Fair Life Africa: What did you learn at school today?
Precious: I learned mathematics and English with computer studies ma
Fair Life Africa: Cool! How is your school protecting you from COVID-19?
Precious: I go to school with nose mask and hand sanitizer, then school will provide us with water and soap for us
Fair Life Africa: Are you doing social distancing?
Precious: Yes we do sit two persons a seat school desk and table
Fair Life Africa: Great! Good to know you're observing good practice. It may feel strange and difficult, but we all have to protect ourselves and our loved ones. Do you still remember what it was like before COVID?
Precious: Yes it was fun then, we use to sit 3 persons per seat. And do our usual outdoor sports but it's no longer the same
Fair Life Africa: I remember when we all came together to celebrate Valentine's Day last February! You wore a pretty dress, do you remember?
Precious: Yes I remembered and I was so happy that day, am grateful thanks so much ma
Fair Life Africa: We all sat close and took lovely pictures without masks... It was a really fun day. You are welcome!
Precious: Yes yes I remember I even told my mom about it and I was overjoyed for days
Fair Life Africa: So, how did COVID-19 affect you and your family last year?
Precious: Ma it was a sad period as my Dad lost his job and mum was very sick, but my prayers then was for God to give us daily bread and God answered my prayers when mom told me that you called us to come to FLA office and I was surprised when she came with a lot of food. That food items she came back with revived us a lot. Am very grateful
Fair Life Africa: Oh, we are glad we could help! SAGE Foundation made it possible, so we appreciate their support. It was a hard time for many people. We wish we could have done more
But something wonderful happened in November... How did you feel when you learnt that you now have a sponsor to help with your school fees?
Precious: I was so happy when mom told me I dance for joy
Fair Life Africa: And on your birthday too! I saw the pictures :) You wore your yellow dress
Precious: I was so happy for suprised cake and it was my first time of cutting cake on my birthday
Fair Life Africa: Oh, wow! You looked happy and gorgeous!
Precious: I was so happy. Am very grateful. May God bless my sponsor. And bless you abundantly
Fair Life Africa: And you know, you're just a couple of months older than FLA! We turned 10 this month. Thanks for the lovely video you did to celebrate us!
Do you remember your first Christmas with FLA?
Precious: Yes i was given provisions to take care of me, and I felt very loved. It was a fun filled time
Fair Life Africa: I think it was 2018, the Christmas we sewed asoebi...and you took hampers home...
Precious: Yesssssss
Precious: Last xmas was filled with gift, And Chicken and other things
Fair Life Africa: Unfortunately, with COVID-19, we couldn't throw a party... but you got special gift from Bloom Story
Precious: Yessss. Am so happy cos all the happy moments are coming back
Fair Life Africa: So, how did you feel about being an FLA Kid in 2020?
Precious: I feel honored and Happy
Fair Life Africa: What do you hope for in 2021?
Precious: I hope that it will be better and Covid will be blown away
Fair Life Africa: From your mouth to God's ears!
Precious: And We will gather together again at FLA to celebrate
Fair Life Africa: Amen!!!
Precious: Amen
Fair Life Africa: Thank you for your time today. Please continue to do well in school, be obedient at home, and stay safe :)
Precious: Thanks so much ma I will make you proud
Fair Life Africa: Hugs!
They say a picture is worth a thousand words... Here are a few thousand more depicting Precious' 2020 with FLA. Do check out our blog to read more about what we have been up to. Thanks so much for your faithful support.
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