“My son (or daughter), do not lose sight of these—keep sound wisdom and discretion, and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck. Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble. If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.” (Proverbs 3:21-24)
A few days ago, one of Rafiki’s church partners in Liberia asked Rafiki if there was anyone who could come to Liberia and help with children who have experienced trauma. Some of these children are day-students in our Village school. Rafiki CEO Karen Elliott called my daughter Tova Kreps to ask her if she could take a trip to Liberia to train a few lay counselors to help with the situation. Tova is planning to go as soon as she can.
Just to catch you up, Tova is founder and president of a non-profit that does professional counseling based on Biblical principles. The name of her organization is Wellspring Counseling (www.wellspringmiami.org). She has over 20 counselors who work with her, and her specialty is trauma—or helping people get over bad things that happen to them. Tova has personally visited several Rafiki Villages to offer trauma counseling and is Rafiki’s primary referral for anyone in this country needing counseling support.
As I have been reading of so many women and children in this country who are taken into sex trafficking, I am praying that God will use not only our government, but Christians to help identify and help these women and children who are caught in this terrible situation. I personally do not know of specific women or children who need help, but if you do, please notify the authorities (888-373-7888).
On the other hand, if you or someone you know has experienced abuse of some kind and needs help from a counselor, Tova and her team can direct you to find help. Tova’s email is Tova@WellspringMiami.org and her work phone is (786) 567-3084.
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