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BELIEVE.

Recently, a friend of mine gave me this verse: “Jesus told him, don’t be afraid, just believe” (Mark 5:36). Jesus offered these strengthening words to those who were struggling to trust his ability to heal and for the last several months, he has offered them to me as well. Why? Because today I fly out to Utah to pick up a youth and bring her home to live with me.

In February I met a young lady in group at the juvenile detention facility in Albany, which is located just a few miles from where she will now live. As I learned her story, listened to my heart, prayed with family and friends, God placed it on my heart to begin the process of becoming her foster parent. It’s a long story, and an amazing journey (so far), and I obviously cannot go into details, but know this is an exciting time for me. I believe God placed this young lady in my life and I want to be obedient to his calling. With him anything is possible – after all, he is Healer.

I’ve spent many hours meeting with people to make this process work. Weekly zoom sessions, getting the house ready, road trips to see her in Utah (yes – this turned into an inter-state issue!); all-the-while continuing the ministry and being amazed by God’s blessings through new partners, new friendships, new ideas, and new opportunities. I am so grateful for it all.