Rebeka's Plow ~

Rebeka Ngushai is one of the widows in the Tanzania Widow Project. Each of the thirty Maasai widows in the program worked with myself and Joseph Ng'ida, my ministry partner, to identify an income generating activity. Rebeka has a small plot of land called a shamba. Early on, she told us that she wanted to grow vegetables. As there are very few people growing vegetables in her village, we knew that Rebeka could not only feed her family, but make a profit selling the vegetables. Finally, this would allow her to send her children to school.

Rebeka completed the Farming God's Way course and is learning micro-enterprise concepts. Next step - receiving her plow! This plow, which is pulled by cattle, will allow her to plant her entire shamba.

On the day we presented Rebeka with her plow, she was completely surprised. When I made the announcement and Joseph pushed the plow out, she just grabbed onto the handle, I think to keep from falling down! She was literally speechless. What was amazing was the celebration. The other widows burst out in song, dance, laughter and praise. They were celebrating the blessing their dear friend received and thanking God for the transformation that is taking place amongst them. It is an honor to witness such love and genuine JOY.