Shiloh's first day home
Anchalee and Shiloh, getting some fresh air..
Shiloh (peace) to the World
A little more than two years ago Anchalee and I came to Chiang Mai to establish a children’s home. We were motivated by the cruel conditions people endure under the Burmese junta. It was our desire to help some of the people forced to live in the
refugee camps.
This week we brought home a little girl we named Shiloh; her story embodies the reason we are here doing what we do. Out of respect for her natural family we can’t tell you all of the details, but we can say that the mom is a 16 year old refugee and rape victim. Her grandfather has insisted the baby was not to be brought home.
This is tragic story but it is also one where we were able to make a difference. Now little Shiloh will have all sorts of opportunities her family never had. We will raise her in our growing family with protection, love, and guidance.
We are blessed to know that today Shiloh has a very different future than others born in her situation. We have asked God to bring us the children that need us the most; the unwanted, the desperately poor, the kids who need a new future. Although we are not rich and have no worldly power; we do have the ability to change reality for a few kids like Shiloh. We have a heart for the least and the last. And we are excited that God has blessed us with 3 precious children so far.
We thank all of our friends that support and pray for us. It is an honor to have this opportunity.