She and her children survived on a small business of making and selling puff-puff (donuts).
Things became so difficult that she could neither take care of herself or her children, even with the business which was slow. Mercy went into a depression, and could not stand and watch her children suffer this much. Thoughts of suicide came to mind, and she got a highly corrosive bleaching agent (Eau de javel la Croix), and collapsed after drinking it. The children called neighbors, who rushed her to the hospital for medical intervention; she was rescued.
Mercy then met a pastor, who encouraged her and prayed with her. She and her children gave their lives to Christ, and she continued with her puff-puff business which, by God’s grace, enabled her to sponsor her children in school . Unfortunately, She fell sick due to the constant heat absorbed from the fire during frying, and had to put her busi-ness on hold as recommended by the doctors.
Her main problem now was what to do? She’s gotten used to her business that she does together with her children , but can no longer do it for health reasons. Thank God, the CVW located her in Bafoussam, supported her financi-ally in October 2020, and her joy has been restored. She’s now inspired to venture into a different business, and hopes for a brighter future for her and her children.
Story Written by: Bernadette Chi-Ngang for CVW
