“I never knew my mother’s full name.”

He sat there holding back the tears as he stared at the birth certificate I handed him.

When I first met him, he asked if I could help him acquire his birth certificate.  He said other agencies had tried in the past, but were never successful.

He was at his wit’s end.  He has his ID and his Social Security card, but he needed his birth certificate for a wide range of social services.

His need went beyond obtaining a birth certificate.

He wanted to share his story…

He hasn’t seen his mother since he was 12.

His mother and father separated, and his mother left without him.   The last words he remembers her saying were, “I’m marrying someone who is a racist, and I don’t think he will accept you.”

He has lived with those words in his head.  He grapples with the fact that his mother seemingly so casually walked out of his life.

He is 34 years old and missing his mother.  He wants to have a conversation with her, if only he could get a chance.

This one loose end in his life has held him back from accomplishing his dreams.

His dream is to get off the streets, go back to technical school, graduate, and get a job.

My prayer is for Prodigal’s Home to play an important role in encouraging and inspiring him to keep moving forward in this endeavor to better his position.   Prodigal’s Home always has been and continues to be Jesus’ hands, feet, and mouth to share His love with His people.  Chris, for once in his life, is experiencing God’s grace and love, a motivating force that surpasses all understanding.

Prodigal’s Home has been invited into his life to be a consistent presence and a sounding board for him, and I am grateful for your generosity, as it will make a difference in this man’s life.

Thank you for partnering with Prodigal’s Home to make a difference!

Grace and peace,

Kim