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I was inspired by the girls, "my girls"... Survivors of domestic violence that live at the shelter where I volunteer and have been blessed with the title of "House Mom". Please put them all in your prayers. For their privacy, I will refer to the girls as "They"... THEY They come to us, they're broken, Their eyes are filled with tears They've been told that they are "worthless", For far too many years! Their scars much deeper than just skin they've been stripped of their pride, they've been abused, they've been put down They feel no hope inside. They've fled the place that they called "home" The place the abuse occurred, the place where they were beaten down A place they were not heard. But now they've come to our front door To seek a place to stay, A place they can call home a while a place to help find their way. A way to new beginnings, A way to peace of mind a way to feel secure again and leave all the bad behind. We welcome them with open arms we dry the tears that fall we tell them just how beautiful they are to us all. As time goes by, we watch them grow we see them start to smile we see that sparkle in their eyes that hasn't been there for a while. We see them making brand new friends They've taken their lives back they move forward with the confidence that they no longer lack. If they could see inside my heart when we say our "good-byes", I hope they know they're in my prayers a tear falls from my eyes. I pray they make good choices to help them reach their goals I pray that the Lord will guide and protect all their precious souls. So proud to see them making their way as finally a chance to be free I pray they take the tools they've learned and make life the best it can be!!