Two hours into combing through catalogs and color matching, the small talk faded and we went to the next level of deep. Beyond the standard sales associate relationship, she had shared stories about our relationships and I shared with her the vision of my home decor.
She helped me pick out iron accents for my living room and I found out she was a part-time student, part-time employee, part-time frustrated young woman. She was sweet and innocent and engaged in the plan of adding jussh to my home within the budget Matt had given me. Until she asked what I did. I shared with her that I just began working for an anti-human trafficking organization called The A21 Campaign. She changed the subject, disinterested and unconcerned.
This color will be nice with the drawer you bought. Did you see the accent lamps? We have great decorative art here!
She asked what my wristband represented and I responded simply, Because everybody’s life matters.
I told her I left a job I loved because there was a cause bigger than my comforts. A problem I couldn’t ignore. 27 million people are trapped in a place they don’t want to be, doing things they don’t want to do, and every 30 seconds someone else is trapped in the abyss. I said wanted to do something about it.
She looked taken back and overwhelmed. I recognized her face because when I heard about human trafficking I probably looked the same way.
Knowing a bit of her history I told her that as she feels trapped in a job she hates there are women who are trapped in jobs they hate too. She replied, Yeah, but they can’t get out. Overwhelmed by the enormity of this issue, she rhetorically asked, I’m just one person… what could I do?!
What the home decor sales associate felt was hopelessness for her life and the life of the girls being trafficked, but paralyzed with what to do.
Here’s the awesome news: You can’t do everything, but you can do something!
B…
I’m so stoked for you and proud to call you a friend. I can’t wait to gear the stories of what we can do to start tackling this global issue. Safe travels! Many prayers for you as you connect, get educated and begin this journey!
BW
Amen. Amen.
Thanks for working so hard set the captives free! And thanks for challenging us to do the same.
+1!!!!
You are one amazing lady.
Thank you for who you are, what you do, and for being so honest and candid about your life.
I’m feeling a big heart tug right now.
I am one person. But I can do something.
Each of us can make a difference! There’s a local coffee shop where I live where everyone works for free so all the proceeds can go towards modern day slavery. Helping can be as simple as buying coffee or other items from groups dedicated to changing the world!
beautiful, simply breathtaking and poignant post!
I wish you well as you endeavor to change the world! 🙂
Can’t wait to hear updates on your blog from the frontlines and trenches of the fight for freedom! 🙂
I have a question:
How did you know exactly the cause God had for you?
Im praying for an answer, I am tired on my comfortable life too, I WANNA SAVE THE WORLD! But I need guidance- Im praying and looking for God’s response but maybe you can help me by telling me the process…and how you found out EXACTLY what God had for you.
So inspiring Bianca! Can’t wait to read about it!
So inspiring Bianca! Can’t wait to read about it!
Exactly!! I was just thinking about that… recently a friend of mine went missing. No one knows where he is and he’s not answering his phone. I was sitting here thinking, what can I do?! All I’ve done is pray.. but right now that’s all I can do besides spread the word about him. Bianca, I will be praying for you while you are in Greece. Breaks my heart that girls are going through that on a daily basis. Also, will you be in prayer for Michael Smith? That he will be found safely soon. Thanks!! God bless you B!
I want your job.
Sincerely,
Majorly Jealous
Supporting you in prayer Bianca. I want to help. Tell me what exactly what I can do.
Love,
Mom
Mommy, I LOVE you!!!!!! 🙂