Best Birthday Ever!

Anitah Dorothy, 3 years old, abandoned in a disused house. Alone. Frightened. Scared.

Anitah is a darling little girl that I had the utmost privilege to work with last year whilst in Uganda. Anitah has Cerebral Palsy, leaving her unable to speak, she had a club foot, leaving her unable to walk, she is partially sighted, leaving her unable to see... 

At the beginning of my trip, this was Antiah. A not so happy little girl, trouble by her past, hurt. Frustrated by the lack of communication she is able to give, and the lack of understanding those around her gave. Anitah would cry, sob, wail. At the age of just 3, Anitah self harmed. She would hit her head with some force, and bite her hand, so much so, she now has calluses on them... This photo breaks my heart. 

There were many days when I would sit with her, singing over her, praying for her, holding her and loving her.

 When she became frustrated I encouraged kind hands to stroke her face, or to place over her mouth to sound like a 'Red Indian' and our favourite... placing her hands over mine and clapping!

I have unashamedly wept over this precious daughter of the King. Saying goodbye to her, was one of the hardest things I have EVER had to do. Hands down, it was awful.

But this photo, this makes my heart skip with delight!

Towards the end of my trip, the change, and the joy I saw in God's precious daughter, made my time in Uganda, so worthwhile....

On the eve of my 25th birthday, I received the best, and I mean, THE BEST birthday present I could have ever been given. Some news from Uganda, that Anitah, can now walk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A couple of months back, she had an operation on her club foot. Today she walks! 

I can not express the pure joy, my heart, mind, soul, and my whole body feels for this news and for this beautiful and precious little girl! 

So many had given up on Anitah, so many have said she will never accomplish such precious milestones.

But I know God HAS never, and WILL never give up on her, OR on me.

What an awesome reminder that I am serving a living and active God. A God who loves. A God who heals.

A God who is awesome beyond all comprehension.....

ANITAH WALKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you Jesus xxxx