Lucy was adopted from China in 2015, at eight years old. After being in an orphanage her entire life, she was excited to have a family. However, because of her attachment issues, behavioral issues, and special needs, Lucy quickly began acting out and having major struggles. Things became worse and worse, and despite our seeking professional help, nothing was working. Eventually, professionals recommended therapeutic residential care.
After we spent months praying and searching, God provided an amazing program. For over a year there, Lucy resisted help and continued in her behavioral issues. Then, by God’s grace, things changed, and she began to heal, grow, and make positive changes. We are so thankful!
Because of her progress, the director of her program recommended that Lucy move on to Teen Challenge. Despite the financial costs being high, we felt God wanted Lucy to attend and it would be an extremely beneficial next step, so Lucy recently began her time at Teen Challenge. She already is doing very well in their program. We believe this will continue and that God will continue to work in her life, helping her to heal, grow, and prepare for all He has for her in life.
Since the cost per month for Teen Challenge is beyond our financial capacity, especially after Lucy’s being in another residential program for over a year and a half, we applied to Lifesong for a grant and were blessed with a matching grant and an opportunity to raise the remaining funds needed via this page.
If you feel led, we would greatly appreciate both your prayer and financial support. All gifts are tax deductible.
You can support Lucy by donating on this page or by sending a check to: Lifesong for Orphans, PO Box 9, Gridley, IL 61744. Please include the following in the memo line: For Aaron and Christine St Jacques, account 90522
Thank you! And may God richly bless you.
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