I know your name. A short story from the streets.

I know your name... Do you hear me? I know your name.

Samantha, I see you. I hear you.
I see the hurt in your eyes that you try to cover up with the drugs and alcohol.
Arms cut and heart broken.
At night a lady, and a young boy during the day.
God bless your heart, you don't deserve this, you didn't ask for this. Someone else chose your fate.
Work, work, work. Nothing else.
As the days  get longer, the cuts get deeper. Harder and harder to get out.
But just maybe, you will see the hope we bring in a simple coffee cup.
Samantha, Samantha, Samantha. Does it matter that I know your name? Do you care that I care?  Because I do.
You may not know me that well, but know, I know your name.








^I had a dream a few weeks ago one night after I came home from the streets and in this dream I was yelling at a girl who could not hear me. She kept walking away, so I kept yelling, "I know your name! I know it!" When I woke up the next morning that is all I could remember... I thought I should write about it, but I didn't know how. Then last night I met Samantha. When I looked in her eyes I saw her pain. On her arms were the evidence of hurt and judgment. She was drunk and on something very strong and just trying to laugh it all away. Knowing that when she woke up from a long night of work, her scars are still remain there reminding her of pain. As I watched her walk up and down the street, I could picture her as a boy who was hurting and the world was only making his scars deeper. And as sadness came over me wishing that I could do something, God whispered a few small words... "I know her name."
I will pray for you Samantha, pray that you will see who you really are, and that is loved.

Hey everyone! Sorry for not being on top of my updates! So here is one! Every month I will be sending one out! (or lets hope..)

My life is crazy here, so that is one of reasons why I haven't been able to keep in touch. Dealing with going out on the streets at night, children programs, and starting a hair school takes a lot out of someone, but I love every moment of it!
Thank you so much for your prayers and financial support! My heart is forever grateful! Y'all are the best!


Over the past few months I have joined a new organization that focuses on Human trafficking and children at risk, called Light Force. It was hard for me to leave YWAM, but this is the door that has opened and I love it! I live in an apartment in down town San Jose with two other girls that I work with. Eventually, my good friend Megan Hawkins will be joining me and helping me teach the girls how to cut hair. With her comes all the hair supplies I have been waiting for to start. =] I am so excited for what the next couple of months hold for us! So please every month read this and my blog at www.karliedare.blogspot.com for information, prayer requests for that month and, other needs! Also...

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Next: prayer requests are needed!
Health
wisdom
protection
financial support... Is also need to survive =] haha


If you would like to support me financially you can online at www.newlifeprovidence.com click on "online giving" then "generic giving" Then type in how you are going to pay and if you would like to do a one time donation or a monthly donation. And last but not least type in the memo box "for Karlie Johnson"  So they know who  it is for. Very important! =]



Thank you all again so much!