Child of Love
Love: The Strongest Foundation for Every Child's Future
A Firm Foundation
Beth is a clear example of how important the first year of life is in a child's mental and social well-being. The foundation of their lives is love and security, in contrast to confusion and rage.
We used to think that child abuse of an infant would not be remembered if experienced at such a tender age, but Now we know that this is not the case.
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Rhema Marvanne's Story
Rhema had a loving and caring foundation. Crisis and tragedy came into her young life when her mother was dying of cancer. Her parents approached this with her to help her become stronger. A Child of Love.
Can You Imagine?
The language spoken is German, but the music is universal. Love, joy, and laughter are also universal, as are hatred, pain, suffering, and rage.
Please take a moment and imagine these children being abused on all levels (sexually, physically, socially and spiritually) in the first years of their lives and then imagine if they would be able to grow and express their God-given gifts and talents or would they be 'the walking wounded'-just imagine.
A Little Child Will Lead Us
Parental modelling of this love and leadership provides a child with security and a growing positive self-image.
Imagine how child abuse would have tragically altered her life as it did with me. We must never look at ourselves as "damaged goods" that could not never be helped.
We, who have never had a solid foundation or had it kicked out from under us, are the 'bruised reeds' of our nation, needing a voice to heal.