It will be hard to describe today’s experience with mere words. It was a day I will never forget. Thank God for this team and their welcome of me into this group so that I could have the honor to participate in such a time as this.
Today we split into groups and some of us, including me, had the privilege of visiting the homes of Enoch and Abraham. Two child heads of households (CHH) in the George Community. A CHH is a family that has been orphaned since both parents have passed away.
Enock is 17 and has been raising his family of four since the age of 10. He builds tables to support his family and he learned his craft from his father at a very young age.
The Jubilee Center has helped his family by adding and extra room to his house and fixing the roof so the family has two bedrooms. The volunteers come on a weekly basis and give him hope and guidance. He attends church and ITC training (It Takes Courage) regularly. He is a very shy and handsome boy that sends little time with friends due to his responsibilities at home.
Enoch has asked us to pray for his business so that he can continue to support the family.
Abraham is19. He attends school and is currently maintaining the household for he and his 26-year-old brother who does piece work within the George Community. Their family was separated with the recent passing of his Grandmother at which time his two sisters went to live with his Aunt. Abraham has a wonderful smile and personality. He likes math and he wishes to join the military one day.
Abraham has asked us to pray for his sisters as well as his continued learning and ambition in support of his family.
It is hard to describe the experience without engaging all ones senses. It was such a privilege to be a guest within their homes, homes far from what we’d call inhabitable. But while praying upon Enoch, it was the sense of touch that made the experience so memorable. The four of laid our hands upon Enoch and prayed for his family, his continued health and his ability to support his family thorough his business. Gathered in a circle around Enock with all our eyes closed, I felt shy Enock’s hand hold tightly to my thumb as we all prayed together. It is moments like these when you see how interconnected we are as children of God no matter how far apart our worlds may seem.
Please join us in keeping the families of Enoch and Abraham in your prayers.
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