I have returned to the beautiful KoL (Kingdom of Lesotho) and it has brought me such joy to see 'my girls' (our residents) thriving and continuing to pursue their dreams and the plans that God has for them. I hit the ground running as soon as I got here, and I have loved getting to spend the past couple of days in the shelter with the residents, catching up on all that happened while I was away. Our two residents in college just sat for their first semester exams and have headed home on a short three week break to see their family; our newest resident has resumed her diploma program and has such a joy and light about her; one of our other international residents has moved into her own apartment on one of our properties and is working hard on the sewing project; and one of our young mama's is excelling at her internship (they love and appreciate her so much that they have asked me if she can come more than just a couple of days per week!) and her 3 year old daughter is talking and interacting more than ever before! As difficult as it was to leave my family, friends, and horse behind and get on a plane to come back here, these women make it more than worth it.
Please continue to pray for each one of our residents- that the opportunities would keep coming for them to achieve their goals, that they would continue to heal from the ordeals they suffered, and that they would feel loved, safe, and cared for. Please pray for my funding, that it will sustain me through the end of May. Also pray for my social support system here- several of my friends and fellow missionaries have gone home, and I miss them all terribly and am already feeling the loss of their encouragement and support. I still have wonderful team members on the ground here as well as local friends and other missionaries, but it's still hard to say good-bye to much loved friends! Thank you all for reading this blog, for praying, and for caring about me, the residents, and the work we are doing here!
'"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you."'
~Jeremiah 29: 11-12
