"I Will Change Your Name"

When we arrived at Augusto's home, Dorcas (6 years old) had clearly been crying. Friday morning Rachael wanted to go home. We took her home, but we still needed a family member to come stay with Augusto at the mission, so we went to the family to discuss. We were met with a cold reception and many blank stares.

They could not deny how Augusto had improved in such a short period of time. After much discussion, Mama Dorcas agreed to come to the mission with her baby as well.

While we were talking to the family, they told us that his sister has been crying for him every day. We immediately said, "no problem, we will bring her along for a 2-3 day visit."

Oh my goodness! I only thought that I saw him happy before. He is a new child with his sister here. He is still very quite most of the time, but when they are alone... wow! Complete transformation!

They came to my house. They had a bath and I found a new dress for Dorcas.

Have you ever heard of the song "I Will Change Your Name" by D.J. Butler? I have not heard it in years. Seeing these little lives around me, I cannot get it out of my mind.

I will change your name
You shall no longer be called
Wounded, outcast Lonely or afraid

I will change your name
Your new name shall be
Confidence, joyfulness Overcoming one
Faithfulness, friend of God
One who seeks my face.