With Caty in my arms that first night, my heart resonated with a deep desire to help this lost child. I wanted her to find her rightful place in life without the chains of the past holding her back. At that time, I didn’t know what or to what extent had afflicted Caty, but I knew that the enemy held her captive. The adults and children at the project felt the same way about her. So, as a team, we reached out to Caty in love and compassion, encouraging her to leave her secret place and enter the real world. However, we had no idea what investment would be required from each of us to see ground gained.
As you read Caty’s story, you will gain perspective into her life. Still, her story will also open an understanding of the lives of other children walking a similar path. Perhaps her story will encourage you to make a difference in such a child’s life. You can work with God, the Miracle Grower, by planting seeds in hearts and breaking the chains off the captives. May God open your eyes to the changes you can affect when you let His love flow through you to children who have become victims of a sinful world.
I will post chapters of Caty’s story each week.
Some of the names in this booklet have been changed to protect the person’s privacy.