Anggie is two-and-a-half years old and came to Casa Shalom nearly seven months ago. After being sexually and physically abused by a male relative as a very small girl, she was taken away by the courts. She came to us from another orphanage as a scared, broken and sad little girl. She never smiled, never laughed and rarely did more that sit in silence. Anyone who visited Casa Shalom during the months after her arrival can tell you she was incredibly frightened by strangers, especially men, visibly shaking when one entered the room. We have been working extra-hard with Anggie, trying to show her love and trying to win her trust. Thanks to the many prayers of her sponsor in the United States, and thanks to the grace of God, she has opened up little by little.
It started with an occasional smile while swinging on the swing set or a laugh while being tickled…and now when you come to see her, she runs up to you and gives you a big hug and wet kiss! The Lord has healed Anggie’s broken little heart. While she may continue to struggle, she has come so far from her tragic start in life. Praise the Lord for all his blessings!
Joshua and Jessica Hanson
Missionaries to Guatemala
Project Number 0650830
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