Tonight after work I went to the post office as I do most evenings. As I walked through the doors to check Love In Action's P.O. Box, I saw a baby stroller and someone sitting on the floor on the other side of the stroller. Upon closer examination I saw there wasn't a baby in the stroller. Instead a suitcase was in it, a long with a broom and a large drink bottle. I knew what was going on. It was a rainy night and a homeless person was seeking refuge in the post office.
I looked around the stroller and saw an unkempt woman sitting on a sleeping bag rubbing her eyes. I asked her if she was OK and if she needed some help. She said "I'm homeless," with a shaky voice due to her being scared. I chatted with her to let her know I meant her no harm. I asked if she was hungry and she was. I told her that I would go get her some food.
I came back and she was very appreciative for the food. She arrived in Dothan on a bus. Her name is Sabrina. She's not mentally retarded, but she would be what society would classify as "special." She was very polite and talked a lot about Jesus.
I called Martha and asked her to meet me at the post office. She did, then we took Sabrina to a hotel. Strong storms are in the forecast for tonight, and I knew it was only a matter of time before Sabrina was kicked out of the post office and back on the streets. I couldn't stand the thought of Sabrina being out in the weather. She looked very tired and a good night's rest would do her good.
We gave her a blanket and a small box filled with hygiene items, gloves, and other items that will be useful to her. Tomorrow she will go to Mama Tina's Mission House for a good lunch.
Please pray for Sabrina. Pray for her safety and that she will be able to get the help she needs.
This blog is written by Ken Tuck, the president of Love In Action International Ministries. On this blog site you will find out what's going on with Love In Action, encouragement, inspirtation, and other thoughts from Ken.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
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