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I AM A CHRISTIAN BUSINESSWOMAN I AM A BELOVED GRANDDAUGHTER
also the dedicated caregiver for her grandma, 97-year-old Aciro. At nearly 100, Aciro’s mind is still as sharp as ever. She’s constantly making people laugh with her quick wit and dry humour. And she tells countless stories from the past, like about how men used to court women properly in her day, not like they do today. But while she can evoke whole worlds with her words, Aciro’s body is failing her. She struggles to walk, suffers from kidney disease, and has to make regular trips to the hospital for checks on her liver.
It can be challenging to care for Aciro alongside the daily grind of life as a farmer, and the constant demands of motherhood. But Susan clearly adores her grandmother. “It’s very painful when she’s sick or in the hospital,” says Susan. “I’m very close to her. It’s my responsibility to take care of her, because there’s no-one else.”
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30-year-old Susan is very many things. She’s strong. She’s wise. She’s dedicated. And she’s incredibly hard working. She loves her family, her friends, and her God.
Like every good mother, she wants the best for her children. And she can envisage a future where, instead of fighting for their survival, they can fight for the rights of others.
This year, Susan is one step closer to achieving that dream. Her children are one step closer to completing their education. She has more savings, meaning her son, Joshua, is one step closer to receiving the medication he needs. Long-term change is slow. It’s hard work. But you can keep helping to make it possible for Susan and her family.
“I want to thank God for [you],” says Susan. “We are now better off than we were before. We are moving forward. So my request is that you can continue supporting us... to have a better life.” •
This harvest, journey with BMS to northern Uganda, and partner with Susan and other amazing farmers like her by sharing Days of Plenty, the BMS Harvest appeal for 2023, in your church. Start preparing now:
1. Ask your minister to SAVE THE DATE for your Days of Plenty service
2. The Days of Plenty video will be released on 10 May, you’ll be able to watch it by heading to www.bmsworldmission.org/daysofplenty
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