Birthday Fun...

This past Wednesday, October 26^th, was my birthday. Now, this birthday was different from the 27 other birthdays I have celebrated…because this was my first birthday as a married gal! I must say, my husband did an incredible job making me feel so special!!

The day started with him making a special breakfast with pancakes and bacon, and then right before I left for work, he surprised me with a band for my wedding ring! What a sweet surprise. It was a birthday/1^st Anniversary Gift.

Then, after work, he picked me up and we went to the Menil Art Museum…if you are in Houston, you should check this one out…it’s a hidden gem…and FREE! J I love going to art museums. Right now we are in class learning about the fall of Assyria, and looking at the History in that region, so I was a bit fascinated by the ancient sculptures. Kel even gave me a little history lesson along the way. J (He’s so much smarter than I am. Hehe)

Menil Museum

We then went to the Hobbit Café, I had been to this place once, and wanted Kellen to experience it. It’s a small cottage, with pictures and figurines of hobbits all over the place…I know, quirky, but unique. There food is really great, it’s all natural and healthy, (like you have to pay extra for French fries or onion rings) we shared some blackened tilapia…and a huge piece of carrot cake (not healthy J ). Here is a picture, it’s horrible and blurry but it’s the only one of the night.

Low and behold, there was another surprise for me waiting. When I walked in the front door, Kellen had placed a post it note with clues for lil’ gifts he had hidden all over the house. J I love his thoughtfulness! I got a self healing cutting board and rotary cutter so I can start cutting!! J

I think this was my favorite birthday... ever.

Redeemed Ministries

Did you know?

Houston is the most trafficked city in the US?  

Although, yes…Houston has lots of traffic, Im not talking about cars.

 Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery where people profit from the control and exploitation of others. Sex trafficking occurs when people are forced or coerced into the commercial sex trade against their will.  Child sex trafficking includes any child involved in commercial sex. 

There are more people living in slavery today, than any other time in history.

The reality is, there are thousands of women living in brothels, right in our own backyard. These brothels face as massage parlours, modelling studios, tea rooms, and even nail salons.

I first learned about Human Trafficking while I was in Ethiopia. After returning, I began researching, and discovered there were 7 brothels within 10 miles from my suburban home.

I did some research and found an incredible ministry to partner with;

Redeemed Ministries serves to:

EDUCATE people - Raise awareness of the existence of modern day slavery.

SEEK victims - Enter into the places of slavery to identify the enslaved.

BUILD relationships - Foster cooperation between legislators, law enforcement, service providers, etc.

IDENTIFY resources - Facilitate and advocate on behalf of victims to receive aftercare.

REDEEM hearts - Restore honor, worth, and reputation.

For about 3 years I have been volunteering with Redeemed, and currently serve as a coordinator for outreach. My eyes have been opened, and heart pierced.

These women are modern day slaves and have no voice. They are trapped in horrifiying situations. Held against thier will and in fear of their lives, they have become hopeless. Having no freedom, their cries for justice have been silenced. The pain of their circumstance has gone largely unnoticed, hidden. Their enslavement continues as the world around them conducts business as usual. Justice has been stolen from them. These women are hidden from the spotlight, but they are not forgotten. In order to be set free they need someone to fight for them. Someone needs to stand up for what's right. They need a voice.

Will you be a voice?



If you would like more information, please check out the website:
Redeemed Ministries

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