She was young, pretty, pregnant, HIV-infected and desperate. They met when she joined the church where he is one of the dedicated youth leaders. Somehow, an affair started without the boy knowing her carrier status. While moaning her dilemma and expressing sympathy for the trapped boy during our encounter, her greater concern was how to rid herself of the pregnancy. The boy on the other hand, had no idea, the news that was to come.

?But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the Lord: and be sure your sin will find you out.? ? Numbers 32: 23 (KJV)

Mind what you sow.
Let the Son shine in your heart daily.

By, Nosa Owens-Ibie,
Saturday, October 30, 2004.

Emailed April 22, 2005.