There is a girl at the ranch named Amber (not her real name) who has been rescued from the trafficking industry. I don't know all of her story, but I can tell that she has had a very hard life. She doesn't talk much, and she likes to give icy stares at me when I try to talk to her. A few weeks after we arrived here, Amber received the news that her father had died. She was very upset, and at church that weekend the minister asked her to stand at the front of the church so we could pray for her. I was holding my two year old, Lincoln, and he asked what we were doing. I explained that we were praying for the girl because she was very sad. During bedtime prayers that night, Lincoln prayed for "the sad girl" and he hasn't forgotten to pray for her every night since then.
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Saturday, March 5, 2011
The Sad Girl
Hi! Just want to share a story of how God used my little boy to show His love.
There is a girl at the ranch named Amber (not her real name) who has been rescued from the trafficking industry. I don't know all of her story, but I can tell that she has had a very hard life. She doesn't talk much, and she likes to give icy stares at me when I try to talk to her. A few weeks after we arrived here, Amber received the news that her father had died. She was very upset, and at church that weekend the minister asked her to stand at the front of the church so we could pray for her. I was holding my two year old, Lincoln, and he asked what we were doing. I explained that we were praying for the girl because she was very sad. During bedtime prayers that night, Lincoln prayed for "the sad girl" and he hasn't forgotten to pray for her every night since then.
I happen to be a fan of "High School Musical" (even though I am definitely NOT in high school any more!), and silly as it sounds, knowing the songs from the movies has really helped me break the ice with the older kids at the ranch! One day, out of the blue, Amber came over and asked me to sing her a song. I gladly did so, then I told her about how Lincoln prays for her every night. She didn't really say anything at the time, but the next day she handed me a small box to give to Lincoln. Inside was a tiny, hand-sewn pillow and a note telling Lincoln how much she loves him and she is thankful for his prayers. Since then, whenever Linc is around, Amber gives him a big hug and talks to him like he understands all of her problems. I am so proud of my boy for his tender, two year old heart! Never doubt that God can use little things (and little people) to make a big difference!
There is a girl at the ranch named Amber (not her real name) who has been rescued from the trafficking industry. I don't know all of her story, but I can tell that she has had a very hard life. She doesn't talk much, and she likes to give icy stares at me when I try to talk to her. A few weeks after we arrived here, Amber received the news that her father had died. She was very upset, and at church that weekend the minister asked her to stand at the front of the church so we could pray for her. I was holding my two year old, Lincoln, and he asked what we were doing. I explained that we were praying for the girl because she was very sad. During bedtime prayers that night, Lincoln prayed for "the sad girl" and he hasn't forgotten to pray for her every night since then.
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