Yesterday Jamie and I made a new friend, a beautiful young refugee lady. She had heard about Jamie from an associate of ours and our first contact was a tearful phone call to Jamie. This sweet lady is all alone and has escaped very difficult and dangerous situations to come here for freedom and safety. The loneliness and fear that came through the phone call prompted us to pay her a visit. She was so gracious in welcoming us to her home, and seemed anxious to share her story. We learned that she was alone in an apartment and had met few people. She is educated and anxious to find a job to make her own way. The lack of transportation is a big barrier to her finding a job right now. Our hearts were broken for her sadness and loneliness as we did our best to comfort her. We learned about her heart for helping women, and were honored to be the women who can stand with her in her own time of need.

After hearing about her experiences and education, we are optimistic about her ability to successfully resettle and live a good and independent life in America. But we know it won’t be easy as it never is for refugees. There is always such a deep sense of loss of the life and people they knew before that tempers the excitement and optimism of a brand new life in our wonderful country. We also see so much potential for her to make a difference for women in need around her. Please join us as we pray for this young lady, for the Lord’s leadership, wisdom and protection in her life as she begins to live out her bright new future in America.