Alaska Christian College June Team June 4 2019

Today Donna and I are working on our garments that will go to a fund raiser for ACC students. It is called a Kuspuk aka Qaspeg an outer garment with a large pocket worn by both men and women, that are colorful and festive. Originally worn over animal skin parkas to keep it clean. Worked on them yesterday and today, then it was time for lunch. 

We have 4 student ambassadors with us for the week; two young men and two young women. Each day a different student tell us their story.

Today is Danielle's turn. She is a little nervous as this is the first time she shares her story of being fearful and afraid of her Dad who is an alcoholic, then her Mom begins to drink. Her days are full of dread and worry. Then a short time is spent with an auntie close by and things get better but only for a short while. Then auntie begins to drink. Now she is back home with her parents who have quit drinking. No rest now because so called friends at school begin to bully her with ugly texts and hateful words. A few years go by. Danielle tells us she feels worthless, so much so one night in tears she finds the largest knife in the kitchen, crying and praying to God to help her. A quiet voice tells her to turn around, yes turn around. Daniellle turns around and sees her favorite baby cousin sleeping sweetly, softly on the couch like an angle. This is Danielle's angle sent from God to save her. She puts away the knife and knows God loves her because he sent her an angel in the form of a sweet cousin that she loves dearly who upon seeing him at this moment in her life reminded her of hope. Danielle knows God answered her prayer that night.

I had the honor and jumped at the opportunity of praying for and over Danielle after she spoke. I praised God for her courage to share her story, yes trough tears and long pauses because it is not easy to share deep dispare. Rejoicing over the fact those days are gone, giving thanks her future is secure in Gods loving embrace of this dear child of His.

This college offers a safe place for young adults to start healing from their past and then begin to learn, achieve and build a foundation for their future through education. Danielle's testimony today is part of her journey of healing from deep hurt.

Join me in praying for Danielle. Please add her to your prayer list.

Oh, I did it, finished my first Kuspuk (did a small happy dance for that one). 😊
Hugs and God's love,
Judy