The gloomy days are behind for Lizzy, the 26-year-old cocaine addict that was rescued barely two months ago by Lagos cleric, Pastor Tony Rapu. Read her story here.
When Lizzy’s story first went viral in April, she looked nothing like what she now looks like following the intervention of the pastor and other support groups. This brings us to ask, is she the same person in the picture?
To mark this year’s Father’s day, the cleric made a short post dedicating the day to Lizzy, whom he referred to as his spiritual daughter; he also shared completely heartwarming photos of a totally transformed Lizzy.
In his caption, he spoke about the trials of children raised in dysfunctional homes and how the word ‘father’ triggers unpleasant memories for such children. He then encouraged everyone to be sensitive to children from such troubled backgrounds.
Read what he wrote below:
Father’s Day 2019 is dedicated to my spiritual daughter Lizzy who turned 26 in February.
Even though God is ‘Father’, many do not have a positive association with that word because they were raised in dysfunctional homes. For them, ‘father’ triggers painful memories.
So this Father’s Day, let’s be sensitive to those from difficult and painful backgrounds. Many still yearn for positive memories such as running to greet their dad when he returns home from work.
This never happened. Some yearn for the father-daughter dance at their wedding. This may never happen with their natural fathers.
