So it's been awhile, and well I've had a lot on my mind...
Most of you (you know my four readers:)) know I have a huge heart and passion for the young women and children caught up in sex slavery. Almost four years ago I was made aware of this horrific and tragic crime at a benefit concert. I literally heaved in tears the greater part of the concert. I was two weeks post Levi so my ragging hormones definitely helped I'm sure! :)
I physically ached for these precious children, some as young as three years old (truly) that are kidnapped from their unknowing parents and forced into sex slavery. My constant thought was 'how is this possible' and often 'why God, why would you allow such injustice'?
Over the past year I have join Eastside Women of Purpose and have been fighting for these voiceless children with all my heart, along with other passionate women. Sometime I sob at the thought and a moment later my heart pounds with fierce anger. I can do something, I will do something, I AM doing something to help stop this!
I knew it was only a matter of time, that I would be called to Thailand to experience this global issue first hand and visit those we are helping with all our hard work. So when the question was asked I knew I needed to go, however fear began to take over. Traveling overseas to another country, in uncertain times. I have a family, precious children myself. Excuses began to creep up as to why I couldn't go...
I attended a women's event at church this weekend, the theme was 'living dangerously'. :) We've all heard it a million times, right? We were created in God's image...aka I was created in His image and He has called me to help...He has called me to make a difference...He has called me to love these young women and children. Well it definitely sank in this time. I am going! It has been really amazing to see God's hand through this all. He truly has a sense of humor! :)
I, along with a small group will be traveling to Thailand May 22nd - 29th we would love your prayers...more to come!
5 comments:
Sadie- This is so great. Obviously I am aware of the group you guys are apart of via Marisa, but the really cool thing is that in the past week I have read two different blogs from people who were impacted this last weekend and are braving it to go overseas in May (Kara Hicks is a friend of mine from youth group when we were teens). Im so glad that God had such a powerful presence this last weekend at your confrenece. Praise the LORD!!! I hope you have an amazing time on this trip. Lord knows he will bless you and use you in miraculous ways. I think as I get older, have kids, etc. I too am really beginning to be impacted by things bigger than just "my" world. Something about maturing I think:) God is using you, and Kara and Marisa, to really speak to my heart and ignite in me a fire too. I pray that I will be able to find a group of women, like you all have, that I can join and begin to fight too!
Sorry, that was sort of long...just wanted to say that you are inspiring:)
Oh, and thanks for the stroller tip;)
i am so happy for you and will we PLEASED to support you! the missions i have been involved with have changed my life ... and i know yours will be too.
keep me updated!
xoxox
Can't wait to hear the stories...
I'm so glad you are going. I cannot wait to read and hear all about it. I will be thinking of you and know that all the lives you come in contact with will be blessed by you!
You know, I was talking to Marisa and Kara about this today - and how awesomely cool this entire thing is! It is not a mistake or just a coincidence that the six of us are going - it is completely God ordained. I can tell you this: this will not be my first and last trip to Thailand - we havent even gone yet, and I want to go again!! I am seriously excited about what it is going to do with all of our friendships too. Ok, I'm getting all excited again.
Satan has no chance. He will try - but he has NO CHANCE!
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