It has only been 4 days . . .
we have been sore and bruised from playing . . .
in awe of the horrific nuggets of stories we have heard . . .
refreshed by the girls we are living with . . .
and enjoying the beauty flowing out of the hearts and scene here.
The first day, we were already being introduced to some new things God is doing here!
There are some new collaborations that are forming underground - new life is blooming. One guy I met said that he is "gathering seeds from other places to plant in Mexico City". The realities of obvious abuse is still heart-breaking, but lovers of God are coming together to love their city in new ways.
We live with 5 girls (20 and older) in their apartment. They are very refreshing to talk to, which we didn't expect. They are focused on their studies and work, excited about life, though we see them mostly at the end of the day when we are all exhausted.
Only 3 days into this journey, we have been entrusted with helping to write a girls' story in English. She is ready to tell it, using the word passion to describe her intense need to speak out! She is beaming and joyful . . . and for some reason, she already trusts us?!? This is fast, and divine.
Today is Dia de las Madres - Mothers Day for Mexico.
We saw and felt the abandonment of the girls yesterday, weaving in and out of our games.
Their feelings were coming to the surface- there was alot of sadness and mourning because of the lack of care from their mothers. But there is also beauty in the new family God is giving them through the care-givers.
Llorena, the heart loving mom who runs the the Safehouse, reminds us of Celestia - how tender and attentive she is to their hearts. We saw her comforting girls all day and she is going back today to just be there.
*Please pray for the girls today- for their hearts to feel comfort from people and from God.
Because each day is so intense, we are going to the Safehouse every other day (play, doing art, loving). The other days we are processing, resting, writing and Brittany is working on the documentary with her team that is here.
*Please pray for us:
- for strength, energy to stay engaged
- for continued ease and help with language
- for wisdom in delicate conversations
- for sight for the real needs
This is such a strange journey . . . but I am deeply encouraged by the reality
that Jesus came for the broken, to pay attention to the sick, to walk alongside and find those who are hurting. In our weakness, inabilities, lack of resources - He is strong.
We are learning to see grace in every step :).
N y B
Noel,
ReplyDeleteThis was such a sensitive post. I am checking daily to be able to follow your journey. I look forward to talking in the morning. I also like your rhythm - one day on and one day for process/writing, etc. All is important. This way you are making sure you are recording the journey and taking good care of your hearts. In a sense, the girls teach us how to love other girls who have suffered as they have. They are amazing aren't they? Little dusty chunks of gold. And you get to be there!
Loving you,
Celestia for all of us at MTS
Noel,
ReplyDeleteSo glad to know specifically how to pray! What you are discovering there is beautiful beyond words, and I'm blessed to know that you will bring so much back to us all, to share it with us, and to allow us all to be changed through your experience.
I'm praying for you all today!
xoxo
Al
Dear Friend,
ReplyDeleteI am so excited - I check every day to make sure I'm keeping up with you! I've been praying for your language - to understand and to have the right words for the right occasion. God is so good and I love the heart He has given you and your passion to love these girls. Know that you are surrounded by heaps and heaps of prayer!
Much Love,
Steffi
Thanks for your prayers- He is continuing to draw our attention, our hearts in specific ways- it is sweet, and we feel His presence, your prayers*
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