God, I just don't understand

"God, I just don’t understand.” Marisa, the seed has been planted. You have done your part, now it’s time to move to your next assignment.

I received word the other day that Samaritan Creations is restructuring their entire program and that the RESTORE Project has been put on hold. You would think I could take this information and move on but I can’t. It grieves my heart. When women are rescued from trafficking that is just the beginning of the work. Moving through the trauma and working towards healing is a personal journey, her journey with God. We give her tools to help her along the way but ultimately she has to take this journey alone. When we rescued 8 women, God was very clear- I need you to journey with them. When I was in Bangkok Thailand last January, He birthed the RESTORE Project. The reality of the situation is that when a woman is rescued from trafficking , it is not a one time event. Many will go back to that lifestyle many times before she makes the final break and walks away for good. Unfortunately some will never make it out. I sat with these ladies in their workshop and designed a collection with them. We worked side by side. I listened to their story and heard their brokenness. It became very personal to me.