One special case that caught my attention was Licet. I got interested to know more about her, specially because two volunteers used to get really excited speaking about her. They are mentoring her and I have already seen Licet a couple times at the center while she came for her discipleship.
While looking at her you can notice a sweet, shy, 19 year old college student. Seems she feels really comfortable here, but just by looking at her, I can't imagine what she was going through.
Licet's father is an alcoholic who frequently used to hit her and her brothers. The despair of seeing her family relationships broken lead her to problems such as bulimia and depression.
In her first visit to Centro de Vida, she decided to start a relationship with Jesus, which she found in her counselors supporters that were and are there to help and encourage her in her walk with Jesus. They are also helping her to overcome the bulimic issues and the depression she is facing. The miracle she was expecting happened! She told us that her family relations have improved a lot. Her dad has changed a lot; he is even looking at God for consolation. At the moment she has made the decision to be a Christian example in her family so they can turn back to Christ.
Recently some friends from college asked her how is it that she looked so different, so peaceful... she replied "Do you really want to know? Come with me!" So, that day we had three new visitors. Licet's words are really encouraging for her mentors, and for the rest of the team and hopefully to you "This is a refuge where I can come to vent my feelings, I want to help others to find what I have found love, security and above all Jesus"
Note: January 2008: Licet continue with her studies at college and just moved to a church closer of her home. It has been a privilege to see her growing in the Lord and supporting us in the ministry. At the moment we are doing a Bible study from Beth Moore together "Daniel, lives of integrity". Dear friends, thank you for allowing us to serve women as Licet and many others. It is an honor.
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