Gena

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Meet Madam Gena!!!

 

Our beloved Madam Gena is a pillar of wisdom, a joyful encourager, and a fierce prayer warrior. She is a model of strength and kindness. You can go to Madam Gena with any worries, and she knows just the words to say. She knows everything about anything and always has a story to tell.

Madam Gena has been working at Children’s Hope since 2014. She is a nanny for 7 of our precious girls: Wilda, Rosalina, Chrislene, Raphaela, Bianca, Junie, and Darline. All of the kids of CH and two teenagers of her own absolutely adore Madam Gena with her easy-going, yet fun-loving personality. Gena states that the kids’ love for her is such a gift and picture of God’s gift that she is constantly thanking God for. 

Favorite Food: White Rice with Bean Sauce (http://loveforhaitianfood.com/sos-pwa-nwa-black-bean-puree-2/)

Favorite Color: Purple

Madam Gena expressed two things that are key to this work: love and patience.  She explained that this is how the children can become confortable with you.

“I love talking with the kids. I love discussing why they are here. It is so important to help show them how God is at work in their lives. Praying together is one way I can help them see Him in their lives.”

One thing we love about Madam Gena is her intentionality. She takes each day by storm as she constantly reminds those around her that we do not know what tomorrow holds. Because of this, she holds a sense of urgency in her heart to train these kids up; to love them in such a way that they can be best prepared for whatever the future holds. Madam Gena considers this pure joy.

Madam Gena is full of life and is one of the best shoulders to cry on. She is so admired for the qualities of Christ that she exemplifies. Every child who has experienced Madam Gena’s love here at Children’s Hope has been exponentially blessed, and we could not be more thankful. We love our Madam Gena!!

Prayer Request: Pray for Madam Gena to continue to develop in her faith. Pray for her house to be finished and for the pain she often experiences in her feet. 

Send Madam Gena some encouraging words, Bible verses, prayers, etc. Email: cbirchfi@samford.edu