Rescue Children & They are SAFE

Tonight I heard some beautiful music. Now all the notes weren't in the right key, but it was beautiful because of what the notes represent. They represent peace, safety, joy, life and FREEDOM. After leaving the red light district we made our way to Hope of Glory Childrens' home.



Little Meriamal grew up in the very brothel we visited earlier today, but was rescued and came to live in this home when she was very small. Today she is 6 years old, she's going to school, and she is safe. If she had stayed in the brothel, she would end up growing up a prostitute like her mother, but her mom chose love and is allowing her to grow up away from that place. Children who live in the brothel are often druged or given alcohol to make them sleep while their mother works, but they see and hear everything, and they are sexually abused as well. Tonight I celebrate--Meriamal is safe!



There are 30 other children in the HOGF home, and each one has a story. Some were street children, some orphans, and some came from the red light area, but now all have hope for a different future.



So grateful tonight to see beauty in the midst of the darkness. Enjoy this little clip from our time, and a few pictures! Check back later for a report from Thursday...launching a new jewelry making project for young women who grew up on the streets!

Photos by Jen Price