i saw what i saw

Today I interviewed one of the girls. I might post the story in a few weeks when I am done, but I will say that the hour and a half in that room with her, listening to her story, will be with me for the rest of my life. I am still processing everything she said and trying to comprehend her reality.

Check out this song by Sara Groves, written after she too spoke with a girl rescued from forced prostitution:

I saw what I saw and I can't forget it

I heard what I heard and I can't go back

I know what I know and I can't deny it

Something on the road cut me to the soul

Your pain has changed me

Your dream inspires

Your face a memory

Your hope a fire

Your courage asks me what I'm afraid of

And what I know of love

We've done what we've done and we can't erase it

We are what we are and it's more than enough

We have what we have but it's no substitution

Something on the road cut me to the soul

Your pain has changed me

Your dream inspires

Your face a memory

Your hope a fire

Your courage asks me what I'm afraid of

And what I know of love

I say what I say with no hesitation

I have what I have and I'm giving it up

I do what I do with deep conviction

Your pain has changed me

Your dream inspires

Your face a memory

Your hope a fire

Your courage asks me what I'm afraid of

Your courage asks me what I am made

Your courage asks me what I'm afraid of

And what I know of love

And what I know of God