A Short, Sad Life (from David)

David sent me this blog post. It is dated November 17, 2009.

David writes:

Shaniya Davis only lived five years, and her last days must have been terrifying. According to news reports (http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/editorials/story/197152.html), her mother sold her into sexual slavery to a man that ultimately took her young life. What a shameful loss. I was thinking that had I continued the path I was on, would I have seen pictures of Shaniya being sexually abused by this man? It certainly is a possibility had he successfully escaped with her and used her for sexual purposes.

That is a difficult thought. How many of the kids in those images I saw were facing a similar fate as Shaniya? It makes my stomach turn and my heart sink. It also gives me even more motivation to do all that I can to impact this horrible crime. I pray that what we are doing is making a difference and that God directs us in our efforts. If we can just save one child we will have succeeded. I know we can do more. We ask for your prayers, ideas and support. We're all accountable!

Please pray for Shaniya and her family that they find peace during this time.

God bless,
David