Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Walking in Memphis

This is day twelve in Memphis. God has already been working in ways I can't begin to explain. Working with these kids every day has wrecked my life. Kids that cry when they hear sirens and come to Bible camp with black eyes. Kids who will do anything for a positive word or a quick hug. It's a culture that is so different than everything I'm used to. It's hard for me to understand what keeps these kids going when sometimes the only thing they go home to is an empty house. Looking into their eyes you see brokenness and sadness that would take years to even explain. They need Jesus more than I can understand. God give me strength.

1 comment:

Lindsey said...

Oh Katie. It broke my heart to walk into the projects of D.C. and then walk out at the end of a week. I can't imagine the impact you will make and all the love you will be able to share with these children during this longer amount of time! I am praying for you and the Memphis area.