- 8:30 AM: Meeting with Sara Pomerory, founder of the Richmond Justice Initiative.
- Breakfast at Whole Foods.
- J. Crew Warehouse Sale.
- Chill time at my casa.
- 2:30 PM: Meeting with Pastor Hershman.
- Quick Panera trip.
- Watch a little Zoey 101 with Jennifer.
- Stop by Grace's 13th birthday party.
- Grab Jennifer and I's dinner from Tropical Smoothie.
- Skype sesh with Heather.
- Final episode of Wizard of Waverly Place with Jennifer.
- Hangout at Rachel's.
- Dizzy running and star tripping FTW!
- Skype Jenn while packing.
Last night, I mentioned Heather and I's mission to find a way to actively pursue our passion. Well, for those who may not know, we both wish to work in the field of rescuing and rehabilitating human trafficking victims. All that we've ever been told is that, to even be considered for a position to help in this field, you have to get your Master's and work in the U.S. for two years. In other words, Heather and I would have to wait another SIX YEARS before any of these major organizations would look at us. We decided last night that we do not wish to wait that long. We feel called to go and to do and our hearts' longing is to do just that! We've informed others, we've written letters, we've given money, we've signed petitions (all of which we are in the utmost support of!), but we really want to do more. We want to be out their helping these girls first hand. So, after our emailing endeavors last night, we were ecstatic to have been able to arrange a meeting with both Sara and Hershman (please not the short notice, this was totally a God thing!). Sara informed us of some incredible opportunities to help fight human trafficking right now while we're still in the places that we are (for me, the Shenandoah Valley Justice Initiative!). She also gave us the name and phone number of a couple that is helping trafficking victims in India who are actually trying to hold an even at our church!
Then, we had our meeting with Pastor Hershman, which was the most encouraging thing... He told us that we had his complete and total support. He shared his connections with us and even told us that we are allowed to use his name when contacting these people. He offered to call the people as a follow up to Heather and I's communication! He told us to let him know if we needed any help at all! He shared with us some insight from scripture. He shared some of his personal experiences with us, and he prayed with us. For Pastor Hershman to tell us that he was now close knit to us, and to have him call us his "little sisters".... I just cannot begin to tell you how uplifting that was. And I should also mention that the one couple he mentioned in particular just so happened to be the exact same couple that Sara mentioned. (God moment!!!!) There is no way that this is a coincidence, we believe that this is a door that God is presenting us with, and we are so beyond excited! A giddy dance session in the parking lot ensued, and we departed feeling so ready to take the next step in seeing our mission through! We have a toe in the door, friends! PRAISE! And it happened in less than 24 hours time!
We know that this is seemingly crazy, but now that we realize the support we have behind us, we are seeing amazing potential opportunities in our near futures! It may mean leaving school before we get our bachelor's degree. It may mean moving to the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. I may mean selling almost everything we own and seeking the aid of total strangers. We know what this mission entails, and we're willing drop everything and go if or when opportunity knocks. Our hearts are for the women and children who are chained to the pimps and the johns. We want to give them the liberty and justice they deserve, and we want to provide them with hop and the Truth so that they may truly prosper. The Lord will have His way in the end. And regardless of what that looks like, glory will be brought to His name, and righteousness will reign in His kingdom.
Goodnight my loves :)
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