The dirt road curved through the desert sand, the sun shone with all its might in the afternoon. Her little feet hurried as the road beneath burnt her little bare feet. Her red worn out frock fluttered in the breeze. Her face was covered with dust and her parched lips were dry but curved in a half smile.

As she came closer to the hut, she increased her speed and hopped and jumped. As she reached the door she came to an abrupt halt and stood at the door. The door was wide open, and she peeped inside and her smile widened into a grin.

The girl sitting inside caught the glimpse of her standing at the door. Her sight made her eyes sparkle and she frantically waved her arm and beckoned her little sister inside. The little one couldn't conceal her happiness and shrieked with joy. She ran across to her elder sister, and threw herself at her. Her sister hugged her tightly and tickled her playfully. 

She laughed and gasped for breath, her sister pulled the plate kept in front of her. She then picked up little morsels of food from the plate and fed her little sister. She ate hungrily and giggled in between looking at her sister. Her sister's eyes filled with tears looking at the joy of her younger sister. Deep within her heart she thanked God for the food and returned to feeding her little sister and they both smiled.