It's like an oasis in the middle of the desert, a haven, a refuge, a home of hope. Standing on the roof top, I couldn't help but rejoice at what this place will become. The breeze was cool as it whipped our hair, remnants from the heavy monsoon rains that had just come.
Two three story buildings. The floors and walls are still being finished... men were still laying concrete and brick as we walked by snapping pictures, dreaming of the future.
"This will be the kitchen area. These floors will have apaertments where women can live together, have their own bathrooms, and little kitchens to cook for themselves", Beth explained to us. Little things, learning to live independently... steps towards recovery, restoration, freedom.
It is surrounded by mango trees, papaya trees, coconuts, jack fruit, lychees, all kinds of delicious fruit. There is room for a garden, so the women can grow food. Space for chickens and maybe even cattle for cheese and milk.
There will be space for the girls to play... playground, bicycles, a place to just be kids. It is beautiful and safe.
The vocational unit will be there as well so women can learn skills to build a new life, learning what it means to make their own decisions.
We stopped by the girls' home on our way back into town. Their faces lit up as we described the progress. "Will there be swings?" one sweet ten year old asked excitedly. They are so eager to move to their new home... ready to stretch their legs, to grow.
There will be space for many more girls. Many more women will be able to receive complete freedom and healing.
Pray dear friends, that the work will be finished quickly. Chains be broken. Lives be healed.
Thinking back to that roof top, I know the feelings that washed over my heart...feelings I want for all of the girls and women I meet... Safety, rest, peace. Praying that they will know the Prince of Peace soon. Praying they will find their rest. Praising Him for his provision. He sees His hurting little ones. He is good.
Two three story buildings. The floors and walls are still being finished... men were still laying concrete and brick as we walked by snapping pictures, dreaming of the future.
"This will be the kitchen area. These floors will have apaertments where women can live together, have their own bathrooms, and little kitchens to cook for themselves", Beth explained to us. Little things, learning to live independently... steps towards recovery, restoration, freedom.
It is surrounded by mango trees, papaya trees, coconuts, jack fruit, lychees, all kinds of delicious fruit. There is room for a garden, so the women can grow food. Space for chickens and maybe even cattle for cheese and milk.
There will be space for the girls to play... playground, bicycles, a place to just be kids. It is beautiful and safe.
The vocational unit will be there as well so women can learn skills to build a new life, learning what it means to make their own decisions.
We stopped by the girls' home on our way back into town. Their faces lit up as we described the progress. "Will there be swings?" one sweet ten year old asked excitedly. They are so eager to move to their new home... ready to stretch their legs, to grow.
There will be space for many more girls. Many more women will be able to receive complete freedom and healing.
Pray dear friends, that the work will be finished quickly. Chains be broken. Lives be healed.
Thinking back to that roof top, I know the feelings that washed over my heart...feelings I want for all of the girls and women I meet... Safety, rest, peace. Praying that they will know the Prince of Peace soon. Praying they will find their rest. Praising Him for his provision. He sees His hurting little ones. He is good.
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