Lightshine continues to come alongside young adults who lived their teen years in an orphanage. At age 18, the government of Mexico requires that teenagers vacate their residence (in an orphanage) and find a place to live. Choices are limited for these kids: sadly – often their ‘choice’ is to live on the street or find ‘housing’ with a gang. Lightshine helps launch teens by providing educational opportunities.
At the close of 2023 Lightshine committed to provide tuition for college for orphans who had no home and who lacked job skills or an opportunity to have a university education.
In early 2024 we were able to fund college education for 10 young adults… each one was age 18 or older. We are working in Mexico to make sure that in addition to having an education our teens have mentors to help them navigate their transition to adulthood. Our first 10 kids are pictured above (right-side photo)
In September 2024 we facilitated three more girls to attend college (see above photo at left) Sahori was accepted at the Universidad de Mexicali, where she studies law. Andriana and Sheila both dream of becoming school teachers (see upper-left photo with the two girls who are dressed in identical ‘camisas’). They both attend a university in Tijuana. These ‘kids’ are like family to us. We make periodic trips to see them in Mexico, most recently from October 15-24. We plan another visit prior to the winter holidays. We have taken many teams from the U.S. In the near future we hope to sponsor Spanish-speaking mentors to help our girls heal from their childhood traumas; to find God’s love, joy & peace.
Many of you receiving this update have walked with us for years.
Blessings & grace to you!
– Paul & Grisela
