My name is Zifa.  I am 11 years old. 

I was born with paralysed limbs (legs).  I could not walk without help.  It was my life; I was used to it.

That was, until the other day.  They had a special healing service at the church in my village; I went to the service and God touched me in a mighty big way. 

I can walk.  Not great, mind you (I fall or stumble a lot; I'm still learning), but I am walking under my own power.  No crutches, no braced legs, no nothing!!  WALKING!!  ME!! Walking!!

When the pastor prayed for me, I felt heat go through my body.  It felt wonderful, like a warm blanket.  It was not painful at all.  I then stood shakily as I took my first steps on healed legs. 

My family has cried buckets of tears, but they're not tears of sadness; they're tears of joy.  I have been doing the same thing.  I still find it incredible that a great big God would do something like this for me.  ME, a lowly little village girl in Africa!

Today we went to my doctor's to show what happened; he was absolutely astounded.  He had me demonstrate my walk.  He cried too.  He checked me; he says that I am definitely healed; I was given a miracle!  I also gave him the crutches and the braces, told him I did not need them any more.

I can't wait to go to school and show my friends and teacher what has happened to me!  There's going to be an awful lot of singing and crying and shouts going on!! 

I am so happy it is all I can do to keep from crying!! God loved me enough to heal ME!!!!!

~To be continued!~