OFF TO THE BIG CITY!

Hi, this is Carrianne's mom.

Today was the day we took Carrianne to YWAM, San Francisco. Jo'elle came along with us, which was a tremendous blessing to us all! Coming into the city was somewhat of a shock to mom (me, even though I was born there!) but everyone else seemed perfectly fine with it.

Glide Memorial Church is directly across the street, and it was lunch time... hundreds (seemed like more!) were lined up for a block or more for a meal. The sidewalk right outside YWAM's front entrance was full and bustling... homeless, mentally ill, prostitutes and drug addicts, not meaning to stereotype, that's what we were told. This was hard for me to realize that my baby was going to be living here! I met Regina, selling a street newspaper. She was friendly and had a beautiful smile. God is good.

We were taken on the 'grand tour' by Rhonda. She is married to Ben, and they are the facilities leaders. The staff was wonderful, happy people. Carrianne's fellow DTS'ers were also a lively and friendly bunch. My heart was set somewhat at ease, realizing that God is in control, He loves EVERYONE that will come across my daughters path, and He has a wonderful and exciting plan for her life! We are so proud of her!

Carrianne shares a room with 5 other girls.

Please keep in touch with Carrianne by visiting this blog and commenting often. And of course, please remember her in your prayers often.

Sunday, Carrianne and Jena were commissioned off by MHBC. Pastor Dave brought the girls up during both services, asked them questions about their mission with YWAM and the ensuing outreach to Viet Nam and Thailand, and prayed over them with the elders. Thank you, Morgan Hill Bible Church for your support and love and prayers! You guys are awesome!

Here's a view outside the main window and of the game room, where it's open to those coming in off the street from 9am t0 5 pm, for Bible Study, prayer, games and visiting