Returning from Liberia

I've just recently returned from a two-week trip to Liberia to personally touch base with our field staff as well as to check on our current and upcoming projects. I took with me two special friends from Crossroads Church in Louisiana, both of whom were a tremendous encouragement to both the children and the field team.

My head and heart are so full returning from seeing all that we are apart of. It's humbling to me that, because you have chosen with us to say 'yes', hundreds of children now have renewed hope for a prosperous future.

The day that I left, I sat in a chair and held so many precious children in my arms, remembering how desperate they were when we found them. One little girl named Esther, who is now 11, was literally dying when I first met her. I remember her squeezing through the crowd of children and nuzzling herself into my lap. Wrapping her arms around my waist and laying her head into my chest, she whispered “l love you Rebecca, please never forget me”. Tears dripped down my face as I whispered back that I love her too, and that I will never forget her. I will always make sure she is okay. As I was whispering this to her, I felt like God whispered to my heart a 'thank you' for saying yes.

Esther represents the thousands of other suffering orphans who have no hope without someone saying 'yes' to help them. It was one of those sobering moments when I once again realized God’s amazing love for each individual child – all of whom have a dream, a destiny and a need for love. I am once again humbled and moved to be a part of it all. (Scroll down on the right column to see Esther's before and after pictures).

Our field team continues to amaze me with what they accomplish with such a small budget. They have shown true ingenuity in utilizing every dollar for its fullest impact on these children’s lives.

Please continue to partner with us so we can keep helping these children. If you are not already partnering with us, please consider giving towards alleviating the suffering of so many others through Orphan Relief and Rescue's work on the ground.