TheHallowian-2021Vol2 - Flipbook - Page 28
The Power of Prayer, The
Strength of The Sisterhood
Lwana Bradshaw (Chayeb), Class of 1992
My story is about how God works in mysterious and
wonderful ways.
Nandani Louchart (Dutta), Caroline Brumpton (Knott) and I
were best friends at All Hallows’ but we went our separate
ways after Grade 12 and despite efforts to the contrary, we
lost touch.
I reminisced about my school friends often, wondered how
they were and what they were doing. I used to refer to us
as The 3 Stooges. We almost did everything together and
were inseparable at school.
Years went by and in 2013, I was pregnant with my second
child when I developed pre-eclampsia, which put both my
and my baby’s life at risk.
I was overwhelmed with fear and anxiety and begged God
to give me strength to get through this.
While in hospital awaiting life-threatening surgery,
something made me put a post on Facebook (I had tried
to find Nandani and Caroline before this way, without
success). But this time, Nandani and Caroline saw it. After
21 years, I received a message from them – followed by a
surprise visit that very afternoon. It felt like God had indeed
heard me and answered my prayers. My dearest friends,
my sisterhood, had come back to me. We hugged,
laughed just like old times, and relived so many
school memories.
I firmly believe that seeing my friends again gave
me the strength to get through the next day, when I
delivered my miracle boy, Tarik Bradshaw, who, after
a very rocky start, is now a happy and healthy 9 year
old!
I am so grateful for Nandani and Caroline and
for my years at All Hallows’ which fostered
a bond and a sisterhood that has sustained
me in my darkest days and continues to
bring me great joy.
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The Hallowian | 2021
Grade 12, 1992: Lwana (left), Nandini (centre) and
Caroline (right)