As I sit here in a coffee shop here in Toronto, sipping on a cinnamon flavoured coffee, typing out this blog post, I am overwhelmed with thankfulness for all I have seen, learned, felt, and been a part of for the past 18 months. A year ago at this time, I had returned from serving in Kibera, Kenya and was in the final preparation stages for Kingdom Journeys, the trip that took me to Guatemala, the Philippines and Thailand to work with women who were victims of domestic abuse and human trafficking. Not long after returning to Canada, I packed up my bags to travel to Gainesville, Georgia, where God opened up doors for me to be able to begin learning how to manage a non-profit and develop a ministry as I served with Beauty for Ashes. In addition, I spent time each week working in a safe house where women who had been trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation, were beginning their new lives.
It was my hope that I would be able to return to the States after Christmas to finish my time in Georgia with the Beauty for Ashes Department at Adventures in Missions. However, as easy as it is to pop down to the states to hit up the stores for a little bit of Black Friday shopping, it’s not quite as easy for a Canuck like me to stay down there for long periods of time. And so, as we begin this new year, I will be returning to my job as a kindergarten teacher, and seeking God for direction as I continue on my journey of being a part of the solution to end human trafficking. I have been forever changed by the things that I have seen, and as I dream of one day seeing a place where young girls rescued from trafficking are able to heal from damage done, I am eager to take appropriate next steps to get there.
And so today I say THANK - YOU !!!!!!!
Thanks for your prayers, encouragement, financial support and friendship. I truly could not have done it without you. I love that as a follower of Jesus, we are never in this alone. Your investment in the work that God let me be a part of this year has made a lasting impact on the Kingdom. Thank you.
I am also pleased to announce that the exact amount of support I needed to be able to stay in Georgia up until Christmas is in my support account. Praise God !
Because I have loved sharing this journey with you, I will continue to blog, and share stories of things I saw and learned this past fall. In addition, I will share with you involvement in ministry back here, specifically as it relates to the issue of human trafficking. I have, and am continuing to learn a lot, and so if you are interested in learning more about how you can get involved, please send me a message. I would love to connect with you.
Thanks again friends, I love you !!!