We went to work at Rahabs House this morning- but only stayed for two hours as we were invited to meet the girls at New Song at 11:30. So we did what we could and then sped back to the hotel to get cleaned up and changed. With a mixture of excitment and trepidation we hopped into a couple of tuk-tuks (and Kit on the back of a moto!) and headed off to the secret place. After signing a confidentiality agreement, we were led into the building for a tour with the Director.
We didn't think that a group of middle-aged white guys would be welcome in this place. To our surprise, we were totally wrong!
With big smiles on their faces, and plenty of sompeahs, the girls welcomed us and even sat down to lunch with us! One of them even remembered my name!
After the humility and awe of yesterday - it was pure joy to see these girls THRIVING in this environment! They were just like normal teenagers, laughing, smiling and giggling.
For these girls, who have been through so much in their short lives, to be so happy and joyfull and have such hope for their futures - shows how powerful the love of Jesus is!
As Clay said yesterday when he is asked by other NGO's what the secret to ARC's success is, he said: "Jesus. You gotta put more Jesus into it"
After presenting the banner, we were able to sit and chat to the girls for a few minutes, but then it was time to go. We said our good byes, and after many God Bless You's and much more sompeahing and thank you's - we left with a spring in our step and joy in our hearts, knowing that these girls are recovering from their pasts, and we were invigorated by the knowledge that we are helping to give other children the same opportunity to be rescued by the love of God, through Rahab's House.
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