Introduction - revised

The first amount of Joy I had in my life: was while I lived in an orphanage. I saw for myself that even though I had to go through bad things in my life as a young child, God was still watching over me. He has blessed me most richly as I grow towards Him and help others who are going through similar things. 

I share this with you, so you can understand how important it is for all of those who did not have loving homes, that they can be around others who really do understand them and can love them. 

Foster homes might be the thing of others, but being able to be around other brothers and sisters who experienced what they did and then be able to have the joy of being blessed with kindness, is so important. I learned this from living in both foster homes and the orphanage. 

Being separated from those with whom you lived during your trauma is a trauma all of it's own. And believe me when I share, that these children have had enough trauma to last for a lifetime. 

Many of these children helped their fellow children or suffered for as well as with them. I know that God means for families to be together forever. This is all part of the growth of humans to experience trials and tribulations. Thank you for understanding. 

I know that those of you who reach out to children of horrific backgrounds can help them recover and be able to go on to lead productive and happy lives. 

May God bless you and keep you safe in your labors, is my prayer.