When we were done checking into our hotel, we went to lunch and had amazing beef and cashews! Then we saw a property where they are building a cooking school for girls rescued from trafficking. They will open a bakery after the cooking school is up and running well. We were able to pray with the team there. It was awesome!
We made our way to a team meeting where everyone shared what they had learned/discovered after yesterday. Most of us were in tears from each other stories. A story of David... a local to Woman's Island who lives in a homeless shack there and his big dream is to go to Korea and work in a factory. We often doesn't get food... and is hungry all of the team. Other stories that connected personally with the teams.
Then we made our way to the safe home. We had a warm welcome as we got off the bus. Girls gave us flowers in the shape of a necklace (only shorter and they smelling wonderfully!) and they clapped for us and made a tunnel for us to walk into our welcome party! There several of the girls danced and shared their talents! It was so cool and fun! Then we ate dinner and had a dance party. It was so fun to dance with the girls to music that I had no idea what they were saying. I met girls from ages 5-20. They are all so happy there and just glow!
Tomorrow we have a full day back at the safe house. I am so excited!! Thank you for all of the prayers and blessings.
Ally,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted you to know that we're following your journey and are praying for your safety. I have a girlfriend here in IL who was a missionary to Thailand and saw the things you're seeing and it is very hard to witness. Take care, Ally. We love you!
Sarah, Michael and Girls