Story
Once upon a time in Syria, a country exhausted by war, a beautiful little girl named Waad was born. The joy of her arrival was shadowed by tragedy when her mother passed away two months after her birth. Little Waad needed care and love, and her grandmother, who held a boundless love for her granddaughter in her heart, took on the responsibility of raising her. Fleeing the dangers and destruction of their homeland, they sought refuge in Lebanon, yearning for a land where they could find safety and peace.
In Lebanon, Waad’s grandmother became her anchor. She dedicated herself to filling the void left by Waad’s mother, offering her a childhood filled with love and beautiful memories. Despite the challenges, the grandmother’s embrace was Waad’s safety.
Life in Lebanon was not easy, but the bond between Waad and her grandmother grew stronger with each passing day. Her grandmother provided the stability that Waad desperately needed. The girl’s father, who had remarried and started a new family, showed no concern for his daughter, abandoning her to her fate. This abandonment only deepened the bond between Waad and her grandmother, who became her sole protector and nurturer.
As Waad grew, she came to know our Summer of Hope team through various activities we conducted in the community. Her bright eyes and warm smile quickly captured our hearts. We established a connection with her and her grandmother, visiting them regularly to offer support and companionship. Despite the weight of her struggles, Waad always greeted us with a hopeful spirit, eager to share her world with us.
Waad would often ask us to pray for her, a simple request that spoke volumes about her faith and hope. She was always excited to introduce us to the family she lived with, her face lighting up as she spoke of her grandmother, the woman who had become her entire world.
Through our visits, we witnessed the strength of their bond and the impact of the grandmother’s love and care.
