Yesterday a woman who had stayed at Harvest Home many years ago came to visit me..
This wasn’t her first visit since moving out. Every year or two she stops by to let us know how she is doing. She tells us about her job, updates us concerning her children and lets us know how things are going at her church. Talking with her reminded me of conversations I’ve had with family members.
So often the news from her is good and uplifting. However this time it wasn’t. She is struggling spiritually. She is wondering where God is in all that has happened recently. She hasn’t been able to work due to an injury so she hasn’t paid her rent and is facing an eviction. She came by to ask, if necessary, could she return to Harvest Home. It’s heartbreaking to think she may become homeless and need to return, but it is good to know she views us as a spiritual support system. She needs women around her who can help her sort things out and encourage her in her relationship with the Lord.
However, as sisters in Christ, we are also glad to be of assistance during difficult times. We count it a blessing to pray for a woman in need of comforting and to provide for her when she is unable to provide for herself. This, too, kind of reminds me of family.
Yvette McMillan,
Women’s Division Director
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