An adventure in redemption.

This week, the first Beautiful Dream baby was born! A healthy baby boy :o) His mother is 16 years old, and his father is a man who sexually assaulted her while she was trafficked in South Africa. This amazing young woman has pulled through extreme trauma, and as a result of her courage and strength we have a little miracle living at the BDS shelter. This little man is a living example of redemption; the 'rising from the ashes'/'overcoming the odds'/'redeeming love' type redemption. This 16 year old survivor fought against severe suffering, and in the end she is blessed with a beautiful child. Praise the Lord for being in control and for showing us that even out of suffering comes blessing and favor.


In addition to the arrival of our little bundle of joy, one of my best friends from home, Lindsey Harrell, joined myself and the BDS team here in Lesotho this week! She is here for three weeks to discern if the Lord is calling her here longer term. I am so excited to have her here, and I pray that the Lord will grow her and lead her during her time in Lesotho. It has been a big week, and I feel so blessed to be a part of it- thank you all for your prayers and support! I could not be here without you.


"He provided redemption for His people; He ordained His covenant forever- holy and awesome is His name."


~Psalm 111: 9