anxiety

Whenever I get so anxious about asking for funding, which is daily and hourly, God pops a picture of the children in Cambodia in my head. Then I remember that they are worth the ask! My "uncomfortable" is not quite the same as theirs.

On another note, asking for help for our neighbors in Joplin that are hurting and in so much rubble is easy. Chad and I have helped by going up and by asking for and sorting donations over the last few days. My prayer is that the help there continues LONG after the news coverage moves on. He will be faithful to complete it!

More on the Journey

I added a video to give more insight into RAPHA HOUSE. I also failed to mention that you can make a tax deductible donation by writing your check to RAPHA HOUSE and sending it to me. They will send you a receipt! Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Journey of Faith ~ I'm going to Cambodia!

Today I begin my journey to Cambodia. I will go there Oct. 10th 2011, but the process to get there is a journey itself! I have discovered that somehow I am supposed to go there to meet some little girls that have had their freedom, honor, and dignity stripped away and are now in a safe place in desperate need of love, hope, and healing. God has grabbed my heart and told me to go. What can I do while I am there? Honestly, there is very little LIFE CHANGING I can do in 10 short days. What I will be able to do is to help catch them up on all the love and compassion they have missed out on. My pastor calls it the ministry of presence. I think that is a perfect way to put it as I have little skills to share during the limited time I am there. In order for me to make this long and important journey, I have to raise support. In fact, I must rely on support. This is my journey of faith! If you read about RAPHA HOUSE (www.raphahouse.org)and believe in sending me, please consider clicking the DONATE button here on my blog and give what ever you feel led to give. I have to raise $3,000 quickly in order for me to make the trip. This is a HUGE step of faith for me. I hope to use this blog as a way for you to follow my journey to Cambodia!!

ABOUT RAPHA:
Rapha House exists to love, rescue, and heal children who have been rescued out of slavery and sexual exploitation. Operating as a 501(c)3, Rapha House began in 2003 to permeate cultures with love that heals and leads to restoration. Rapha House does this by providing safehomes and aftercare programs for young girls who have been rescued out of slavery and exploitative situations. All Rapha House homes are currently located in Southeast Asia, with the goal of expanding globally.

Slavery still exists in every culture. Rapha House is constantly partnering with advocates in an effort to build communities that extend unconditional love, physical rescue, and transformational healing.
www.freedomforgirls.org