Over the last few weeks we have learned many things about Human Trafficking, how to define choice, empowerment, and the value of one. However, one area that continues to hold a special place in my heart is medical. I was able to join a YWAM team last week to offer medical care to a slum filled with migrant workers. The contrast was plain to see as their tin huts lined the road across from the tall beautiful condos they build during the day. While we offered the few bits of medical advice and supplies we had, I couldn't help but look at each beautiful face, past the sweat and dirt from a long day of work, and see their worth and value shining through. Even when this world has told them they are worth next to nothing, that is so far from the truth. Jesus knew them and placed value on them before they were even born.
Luke 4:18 "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, becuse he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free....."

  So it's been almost three years since I've written a post. It made me smile to look back at this last post from Togo, Africa and remember how Amazing and Faithful our God is, and was, and we know will be in the future. I was walking today and thinking about this blog post, what to say, how to say it. I'm not the worlds best writer, as anyone who's received a letter from me can tell you:). As I was telling the Lord all of this, He reminded me that I'm not writing my story, I'm writing His story, one that I get to be apart of....which is so humbling and wonderful!! So here goes......

   Human Trafficking. Yes, we've heard it mentioned, but it seems for me over the last year it keeps being brought up, keeps being more in my face some might say then ever before. Maybe this is because people are becoming more aware, but whatever the case the Lord has been prompting my heart to delve more into this worldwide issue.

   This brings me to why I'm dusting off this old blog site! Through some crazy ways, my parents knowing a couple, who have a daughter, who works for a ministry, who knows a girl........you get the picture:). In a matter of 8 hours I was connected with a ministry, interviewed, and offered a spot on a team heading to Thailand for a six week training/hands on ministry course in combating human trafficking. The team had been formed for over two months but they said they had been praying the Lord would bring along another team member, this was the very week that I was given an email and told to message some person I'd never met to ask about their program. God just works that way sometimes doesn't He?:)

   So in June I'll be heading overseas to work with Thrive Ministries in Pattaya Thailand, which is also known as the sex capital of the world, where the average age for trafficked children is 10-12 years old. We will have classroom times where we will be taught by those working hands on around the world combating Human Trafficking. The rest of the week will be filled with traveling to sometimes remote areas working hands on with kids and families, doing prevention, restoration, building relationships, going to the Red light district, and much more. I'm excited, but also go into this knowing that He is going to stretch me in some painful ways. At Church our pastor was saying how God calls the willing and makes them able. In my trembling and inadequacy I know that He makes me strong and able and goes before me! Whew....so thankful for that! Each one of these precious girls and boys needs someone to fight for them when they can't fight for themselves.

                                                              Joshua 1:9
   "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

   If you would like to pray for me I would very much appreciate that!! If you would like to help support me financially I have a link on this blog site that can be used! I need to raise around $4800, for travel, food and housing. If you have questions message me here or via email, I'd love to chat with you and answer any of them that I can, and be praying for you as well!! Love you all and thanks for taking time to read this!