Starbucks, Shopping, and a girl named Sarah

   Because of the sales of the bags, I had the opportunity to take a young girl named Sarah shopping. Sarah spoke at our banquet in December and shared her story about being trafficked for four years of her life, starting at age 12. She is still very broken, lost and confused. I see hope in her and a desire to change. She just doesn't know how. She lives in an unstable environment and her influnence are less than positive. Over and over she has told me that if she had a place like The Cinderella House to go to, maybe life would be different for her now. But she just doesn't feel like she has any hope. It breaks my heart. After years of abuse only to come through that to nothing. She wants to become a veterinarian. She loves animals. She has such a big heart. It was evident when we spent the day together. There was a car broken down and she practically jumped out of my car to help push the car to the side of the road. She is just eager to help. And I want to help her. So we are doing all we can to open The Cinderella House and to make restoration a reality. But it all starts here, with Sarah. Making a difference in her life and letting her know that there is hope. That there are people who care. That Jesus cares for her and no matter what her past is like, she is beautiful. She has a hope and a future. God just calls on us to help and make a difference. So when you buy a bag or a purse or donate to our ministry, Restore Innocence, know that we are truly making a difference, one at a time. Sarah was just thrilled to be able to pick out new clothes. She told me she has never done this before. All her clothes are hand-me-downs. It was wonderful to see her light up when she put a beautiful shirt on and to see that she is beautiful. She is worth it.