Letters to Theophilus - Aisha's first letter
A weekly series of heart felt correspondence (extracted)
She read through the letter to check for errors. When she was confident that all looked good, she slipped it into a white envelope. She grinned and pictured the warm feeling that would fill Bale when he received her letter.
23rd April, 1997
sir,
I am glad to hear from you. I have been expecting and was sure you would write to us soon. I thank God who has helped you to keep up with the many schedules at hand. I and the children are doing well. God has been good to us. We have been getting along. Even though things have not been easy, we’re keeping faith. The atmosphere around me is thick. And I now live a careful life. The constant fear of being discovered and the lack of freedom to express my new faith is disturbing. I pray and live in secrecy. I am uncomfortable living this way but I don’t have a choice. I believe things may be different later, but I have to protect myself as much as I can for now. How is life over there, and your family as well? I hope all is well with you. Please continually pray for us that God should help us enjoy the freedom we seek to express our faith. I have been reading the Bible you gave me. Last night I studied John 4. There is joy in me even in the present condition I find myself. I’m grateful to God for the blessing of his son Jesus Christ. Muhammad and Fatimah are doing well. We do not know when you will be coming around again. Thank you, Sir, for everything. May God keep you always. Amen.
Aisha.
Read Bale’s first Letter
