Every afternoon in a bustling market in Abeokuta, a mango seller sat beneath a large umbrella. Customers came and went all day. Some bought a few mangoes. Others bought entire baskets. One day, a young boy approached her stand with just enough money for two mangoes. After counting his coins carefully, he realized he was short by a small amount. Disappointed, he began to walk away. The seller called him back. She handed him the mangoes and said, "Pay me the balance when you can." The boy's eyes widened. He thanked her and ran off. Days passed. Weeks passed. The seller forgot about the incident. Then one afternoon, the same boy returned. Not only did he bring the remaining money, but he also bought additional mangoes. As the years went by, he became one of her most loyal customers. One day, now a successful businessman, he told her something she never expected. "That day, I wasn't just short of money," he said. "I was short of hope." He explained that her trust had stayed with him for years. In a world where many people doubted him, she believed him. The seller was speechless. She thought she had merely sold mangoes. Instead, she had invested in someone's confidence. Life has a way of multiplying small acts of faith. A little encouragement. A little trust. A little kindness. Sometimes they become turning points in someone's story. And often, we never realize the impact until years later. Has someone ever trusted you at a time when you were struggling to believe in yourself?
