The Migration of a Robin to an Unexpected Nest

A while back we received a referral for a young lady named Robin. She had moved to DFW from DC with the promise of a job when she arrived. If you have never moved across the country, just know that it is so stressful. There are so many things to do, and it all has to line up just right. We’ve all moved before, so imagine what that was like and multiply the stress and uncertainty by at least 10. And now imagine this - making all the preparations, traveling over 1,000 miles from home, falling ill upon arrival, and losing the job opportunity because you are very sick and unable to work. Talk about worst case scenario! Every time I think about it my heart still sinks. 

So here Robin was in Dallas with no job, nowhere to live, no family or friends to help her, and likely no idea where to start with local resources that offer aid. Suddenly she found herself in an unfamiliar place, living on the street. What started with excitement and  apprehension for a new adventure abruptly changed course and was a nightmare that likely felt hopeless. 

But we serve a mighty God, don’t we? An acquaintance of ours gave our number to a lady that had met Robin. Once we heard her story, we immediately began trying to create a plan to help her get better situated. Sometimes folks just need someone in their corner to help them make sense of an insurmountable obstacle, ya know?

Within a week Robin had been hired, through our referral, at DFW airport. We were also able to help get her housed in the Salvation Army in Fort Worth so that we could continue working with her. This might not have been her original plan, but we were so happy to be able to assist her in getting back on track.

This world will chew you up and spit you out. The best laid plans can fall apart in an instant. Companies have little in the way of loyalty or regard for your circumstances. “It’s just business” after all. Some people will give you the run around or take advantage. Even a simple mistake can turn your whole life upside down before you even see it coming.

But God.

Isn’t it just like the Lord to turn it around? BBLRC typically focuses on the unsheltered community in Fort Worth, and Robin was in Dallas. She had no connections in this area, but just so happened to come across a person who knew about us. A referral was made, and we had the exact resources needed to make a difference in her situation.

Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus! 

In Your mighty name, we will keep “Changing lives one soul at a time”!