Today was a sweet day with a few of my new refugee friends. It was wonderful to be able to spend time with them. We completed housing applications together and chatted about the importance of getting back in school to obtain a GED. We are looking forward to registering at Messick Adult School the next time registration is held. Many refugees are interested in getting their basic education and are excited to find out that just because they are over 18 years of age and cannot go to High School it doesn’t mean it’s too late for them to receive an education. Messick has a wonderful accredited teaching program and Asha’s Refuge is so happy to have them as our friends.

Ms. Theresa helped us to understand and complete our housing application. We love the ladies at Chickasaw Apartments (Mary and Theresa) as they are always so kind and patient with us. We are thankful for this housing program and for the hearts of those who work there.

There are so many organizations that Asha’s Refuge is teaming up with to help bring better assistance to those in need. My dear friend, Lashanta Rudd, who started out at the Neighborhood Center now has a nonprofit called Serving in Christ Outreach Ministries. Lashanta aims to be the hands and feet of Christ and offers food, clothing and other assistance to the poor. She is located in Orange Mound and has been a prayer partner and friend in Jesus to me. Lashanta and I are learning together how to just abide in the Lord and walk on in faith as we seek to love all of those we are blessed to come in contact with. We are learning how to serve others through the organizations God has involved us in.

From time to time I’m sure I’ll talk about the various organizations that help us help others. Thank you in advance for praying for our friends and partners. Lashanta accepts clothing, furniture, toiletry and household donations, You can reach her at msrudd12@yahoo.com. The donations she collects can often also go to our refugee friends.