The hope is, of course, that we would never need to resort to such an action. But, history has shown us that reality doesn't always align with our hopes. And so we want to be prepared to support our youth in their times of trouble and need.
Several years ago, we had a student in our junior high youth group who was raped by her mom's boyfriend. She was taken from her home, placed into foster care, and we never saw her again. God forbid that an experience of trauma and tragedy also separate a student from their spiritual supports.
So, I'll be filling out an application, attending meetings, getting my CPR certification, a TB test, and have my home inspected. All to get a license I hope I'll never need to use.
2 comments:
Well now you've just stepped up into my new favorite people. What a great idea first off, and secondly, what a way to show Christ's love and compassion. I thought immediately of that verse where Paul tells us "so then let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober" You are being alert to the dangers that are out there for our youth and preparing ahead of time to help at a moment's notice. Praise God.
Joy
That is awesome!! I'll be praying for the process and favorable outcome.
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