May’s birthday was nothing short of a blessing. As a survivor, her life is a testimony of strength, healing, and God’s faithfulness. This celebration was a beautiful reminder of how Jesus has carried her, surrounded her with love, and walked with her every step of the way. Through Him—and through the incredible people He placed in her life—May truly received the birthday party of her dreams. We gathered with grateful hearts to celebrate God’s goodness over her life, sharing Mediterranean food, cinnamon rolls instead of cake, and so much laughter. May was wrapped in love, surrounded by family and friends, all brought together by Jesus and united in joy and thanksgiving. We are especially overwhelmed with gratitude for the generosity of one of our amazing supporters, whom Jesus used in a powerful way. Because of their obedience and kindness, May’s entire EMT course was paid for in full. What an incredible reminder that God provides—often exceeding what we could ever imagine. We are so incredibly proud of May—of her resilience, her courage, and the way she continues to step forward with faith and determination. We are deeply thankful that she is a part of the GFL family, and it is an honor to walk alongside her on this journey. We cannot wait to see what God has in store for her future and how He will continue to use her story, her strength, and her heart to impact others. This birthday was more than a celebration of another year—it was a celebration of survival, restoration, and the goodness of Jesus. We are so thankful for a Savior who redeems, restores, and blesses through community, generosity, and love. All glory to Him for making this day so special.

We are overjoyed to share a beautiful update from our Grace Family Love community. This season has been especially meaningful as we celebrate Ash, one of our Grace Family Love graduates, and her recent wedding to her husband, Jessie, in San Diego. It is hard to put into words the gratitude we feel as we reflect on her journey and all that God has done. Before coming to Grace Family Love, Ash did not know Jesus. She came as a skeptic, not believing that life or Jesus had anything good to offer her. She carried doubt, disappointment, and guarded hope, unsure if real love or lasting change was even possible. Through consistent love, patience, prayer, and genuine support from this community, Ash slowly began to encounter Jesus in a real and personal way. What started in skepticism was met with unwavering compassion, and over time her heart was softened by grace. Step by step, she experienced His healing, His faithfulness, and His unconditional love. A life once marked by doubt began to be transformed by hope and truth. One of the most incredible parts of this story is that this transformation did not stop with Ash. As her faith grew, it overflowed into her relationship with Jessie. Through Ash’s testimony, her changed life, and the steady presence of Christ in her daily walk, Jessie also came to know Jesus. Watching God work in both of their hearts has been a powerful reminder that love lived out consistently can open doors that words alone never could. Their wedding in San Diego was not just a celebration of marriage, but a celebration of redemption, restoration, and new life. It stood as a beautiful testimony to how far they have come and to their shared decision to build a marriage rooted in faith, love, and Christ at the center. We are deeply grateful for the privilege of walking alongside Ash on her journey and witnessing the goodness of God through her story. Thank you to everyone who prayed, showed up, loved faithfully, and invested in her life along the way. This is the heart of Grace Family Love, lives transformed through consistent love and the power of Jesus. We celebrate Ash and Jessie with full hearts and look forward to all that God has in store for their future together.

We’ve had some exciting things happening at Grace Family Love over the past couple of weeks! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we were finally able to purchase our 12-passenger van! This is such a tremendous blessing for us. Whether we’re traveling, heading to appointments, or simply going somewhere as a group, we can now all ride together in one vehicle. And with seven girls, you can imagine how much easier it is to have the extra space—especially for out-of-town trips and all those bags! We are truly grateful, and we cannot thank our community enough for making this possible.  Last week, we also hosted our annual Fall Paint Night with Traveling Picazzo’s! The girls gathered together to paint ceramic owls, and it was such a fun, creative evening. We also welcomed a new girl into the home recently, so the event gave everyone a wonderful opportunity to connect, laugh, and strengthen relationships. Creativity is such a powerful outlet, and here at GFL we encourage the girls to dream big—sometimes that inspiration begins with art! With school and work keeping everyone busy, having a night to relax and unwind together was truly special. Thank you all for your continued support. We couldn’t do this without you!