I have mentioned to you all before about my little friend Melelo. She has become so dear to me I feel like she is one of my own at times. Recently I found out that her parents want to have her circumcised and married. Melelo is only 12 years old. In Kenya female circumcision is illegal, but it is so ingrained in the culture that many tribes still do it. The Maasai are one of those tribes. If you don't know about female circumcision I encouraged you to learn more about it so you will know just how horrible it is.
Melelo has told me that she does not want to do this but her parents are insisting that she does. If she does not and goes against her family then they will shun her, she will not longer be a part of their family. Tears are streaming down my face as I write this to you. Our hearts are broken and we are searching for God's wisdom right now. Melelo wants to finish school and we want to see her have a normal life and follow the Lord. Please pray for Melelo that God would call her to Him self to be saved and that He would give her strength to stand strong. Pray for us as we are seeking guidance as to what is our role in all this and what we need to do to help Melelo.
May God be glorified.
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4 comments:
Breaking my heart.
It is things like this that remind me of why you are there.
I will be praying that not only Melelo will stand strong, but that her parents minds will be changed.
I love you La
Wow!! I'm praying for you all, and for her.
I've been praying since you told me of this the other day. I think I will put a link to this on my blog to get some others involved in the prayer process. Love you all and praying.
We will definately be praying for you as you seek God in this difficult situation. May He give you guidance and strength that only He can give! Praying for Melelo as she has this difficult situation to face and that she will find how amazingly strong and comforting our heavenly Father is!
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