Last Friday, after over 5 years living here, Lazara decided to leave the orphanage. She is 19 and wants to have a change in her life, and having gone through that time ourselves we can understand her, though it is hard to see her leave. Lazara came to us a very troubled girl, and I believe that the love of God shown through Mama Bertha, Maestra Juana and all the groups that came through helped Lazara establish herself and have a new outlook on life. We took her to a women's shelter run by a local church so she can be in a safe place as she gets used to living away from Bethel. Pastor Mariano and his wife Mari assure us she will be safe and they will get her involved in a number of activities so she will not get bored. As long as she is there we will be able to have contact with her and we can still deliver cards and gifts as well. I am hoping to invite her to come with the groups on different ministry activities as well. Please pray for her as she goes through this transition, that she will make wise, Godly decisions. We will all miss Lazara, but are trusting that she is in God's hands and that he has great plans for her.
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