Sisterhood Revive

I watched this with tears in my eyes and goosebumps up and down my arms. I had the privilege to witness a few years ago when my friend Leann came on a short term mission trip with us and met a little boy in a state run home named Cristian. He stole her heart. They hugged and SOBBED when they had to leave each other after an hour and a half. It was one of those divine encounters that left us all changed by watching. So many people come and have encounters like that and leave with their lives changed, but what happened after Leann went home is what makes this story stand out from so many others.

She would NOT give up on that little boy. He had invaded her heart and stolen a sliver of her soul and she was dead set on doing everything she could to help him have a safe place to live. He was getting beat up at the government run home and he was so sad there. She contacted the director at one of the sweetest children's homes that I know of and begged shamelessly for him to take in that little boy.

He's not so little anymore and his life is completely different than it would have been had a ten day trip not led Leann and Cristian to cross paths. Anytime someone asks me what the value of a short term mission trip is, his face is one of the first that comes to mind. The truth is it never has to stop at a ten day trip. This is proof of that.

In a few short days, when the rest of the team arrives, we're going to have the supreme privilege of watching their reunion. They've been in contact often and Leann sends him gifts and letters and stays in contact, but this is the first face to face meeting in years. Overjoyed just won't even come close. We won't be able to hold back our tears, who would want to?? I think even God might cry a joyful touched tear over this one. :)

Be blessed as you watch his message he sent to Leann today. Thank you for supporting this and helping us get here to love on so many sweet people who are so incredibly precious. We are humbled. We are honored. We are already changed and the best is yet to come. :)