I really do not know what to say, but before coming to BAM I had been struggling with brokenness and broken family life. I felt so distant from knowing what family was even though I surrounded myself with my friends, step-family and my church community. It was really hard to see and grasp the idea of God as my father and accept his fatherly love, but during the time at BAM I was blessed with the opportunity to see and understand Gods fatherly love for all those broken and needing to see and witness his love even if it isn’t from the status based biological family setting society expects us to consistently rely on. I was so blessed and encouraged by seeing how big God’s love is, even in the smallest moments of childrens, who have endured suffering, smile and laugh. BAM, as a a place and organization, Jennie, Carmen and Anthony, and Karen showed me what it is to put all their trust in God and be willing to take risks that may not please many people who have hopes and expectations in what they will do or could do, but please God and utilize and put into practice the passions that God put on their hearts. My time at BAM has began to heal me and it showed me what God’s love is and where the root of love is from and how no matter what we do, we know that our ultimate father will always be there for us. I have learnt so much from BAM and only pray that others will be able to witness the God given life and love changes that BAM is offering to children and anyone who goes there. My biggest prayer for the founders, house parents and staff and children is that Gods hand continues to enrich their lives and guide them to know his heart and receive the vastness of His love.

Love you all and miss you,

Jennie Stanford

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