After several years apart due to the ongoing crisis in Anglophone Cameroon, my mom has finally been able to visit us. She arrived with her smartphone and was amazed at what she could learn and accomplish with it. Teaching her has been a jy, and I thank God for the skills I’ve gained in adult education, which now help me guide her in navigating technology. Seeing her embrace this new knowledge with excitement is truly inspiring. She even noticed people accessing Scriptures on their phones in church and wondered how they did it. Now, she knows—and she’s making an effort to do it herself! She was especially shocked when I told her that the Lamnso' Bible App was compiled by me! That moment opened the door for me to share more about the kind of work I do, making Bible translation and literacy accessible.
During her stay, I also noticed she was struggling to read. When I asked about her glasses, she said they got lost while escaping into the bushes. She explained that whenever there is an encounter between separatists and soldiers in their area, the locals must flee to the bush for safety. In the chaos, people might lose not just valuables but, tragically, even their lives. Hearing her recount these experiences was heartbreaking. It reminded me that resilience is not only about learning new things but also about enduring hardship with hope.
These are the harsh realities of war that many never understand unless they live in a conflict zone. My mother’s story is just one among many. We truly need to pray for this part of Cameroon and for all regions of the world experiencing political crises. More than that, may we also seek ways to bring hope and healing to those who are suffering.
During her stay, I also noticed she was struggling to read. When I asked about her glasses, she said they got lost while escaping into the bushes. She explained that whenever there is an encounter between separatists and soldiers in their area, the locals must flee to the bush for safety. In the chaos, people might lose not just valuables but, tragically, even their lives. Hearing her recount these experiences was heartbreaking. It reminded me that resilience is not only about learning new things but also about enduring hardship with hope.
These are the harsh realities of war that many never understand unless they live in a conflict zone. My mother’s story is just one among many. We truly need to pray for this part of Cameroon and for all regions of the world experiencing political crises. More than that, may we also seek ways to bring hope and healing to those who are suffering.
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