Silent Voices from the Valley

During our walk through the countryside Lan and I had the opportunity to talk about a few things - the dinner, the guests, the children. I took the opportunity to inquire about the mute Hmong woman and her child. In spite of the language barrier Lan was able to share their heart-breaking story. 

The woman is nonverbal, she communicates through grunts, outbursts and crude sign language. She was raped by a man. The child is the product of that encounter. She is 21/2 years old, not 1yo as I had thought. According to Lan the child can utter a few words. The woman is not self-sufficient, but totally dependent on the villagers for food and shelter. Lan shared that she has a brother but refuses to live with him and his family.

The woman often comes to the home stay for food; however she comes at odd times when there is no food. She sometimes comes to the house as early as 5am, standing outside yelling waking the hosts and their guests.

A week has passed since I met this woman and child and heard their story. The sadness of their situation resonates deep in my heart. Unlike this country there are no agencies/services available to assist them with their basic needs. They are totally dependent on the generosity of others. It's overwhelming to think about. 


I'm asking for you to intentionally pray for this mother and child.