So Many Stories

They're amazing, everyone of them. Yes, they have their moments but all they need is some love, some support. I wish you could see the things they go through to survive a day. Wish you could see the constant struggle. They live under bridges and in completely broken homes. They don't know pure love, they don't see hope in tomorrow, no way out of the dark tunnel. No matter their age, they take care of themselves, no one to help them in anything . Living a life of drugs, sex, and emptiness. Where our society see dirty, obnoxious, worthless youth we get to see the other side. Be part of the little pieces of progress: staying sober, getting a job, or even just learning to respect. haha, it's amazing, absolutely exciting when you get the chance to be part of it. when you get the hug at the end of the night and you know somewhere deep down inside something's starting to change. they're beautiful, crazy, annoying at times but some of the coolest kids i've met. They want to become lawyer, teen councelors, and parents who can provide for their families. Each of them are up against the waves of the world to accomplish their goals. Ahh man, i want to give them the world. want to show them the love of Jesus. the love that they deserve, the raw, organic, overwhelming love of a daddy in heaven who cares the world about them. It makes me sick to watch them be hurt and neglected. i hate knowing that last week 3 of them went home to a parentless house because mom was in centralia, each of them under the age of 16. I want to see them become teachers, councelors, and successful parents.
When Mia left i thought i was going to hold it togther better. I'm so thankful that the door was opened for her to be taken from the abusive home, away from parents who called her things that no girl should her about herself, and a dad who beats her just because.. So grateful for the amazing opportunity it was to be there for her and the continued converstaions with her. I love her. yup, thinking of her story and the survivor that she is shakes my heart.
I love each of them, in every moment, every goofy thing(ahh yes, even when kyle comes in dressed as a fairy) :) Daddy, thank you for blessing me by putting these kids in my life. ahh, i can't say thank you enough. Protect them tonight, cover them with the shadow of Your hand.