Walking distance from our house is a brothel that sells woman desperate to provide for their loved ones. Women who had no other option but to sell their bodies to men who care nothing for their circumstances. The other night, I went there with Meagan, Shear Love’s new lead beauty educator. I have driven passed [...]
Category: Thailand
Miracles around every corner
This year has been nothing less than miraculous. We’ve seen miracles at every turn... First, the miracle of freedom... when Shear Love began our hope was to offer opportunity to women who had none. What I realized later was we were giving something far more than just opportunity. We were offering freedom to women who [...]
A Pier to Stand on
Tonight was one of those nights. A night that further solidifies my calling and purpose in the world. Also, a night I wish I could forget. It was a wonderful relaxing day on an island off the coast of Pattaya (because volunteers and missionaries deserve a day off, too!). I went with Jenna, Taylor, and [...]
You is kind. You is smart. You is important.
Beauty School at Shear Love International has been in session for almost 6 weeks and what a ride it’s been! Watching my students grow and stretch and challenging themselves has been such an amazing thing to watch. Having little time to process all that’s really happened, I have found myself both physically and emotionally [...]