Anti-Sex Trafficking & Family Life

The Abegg's Love Letter To those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept by Jesus Christ; Mercy, Peace and Love be yours in abundance.                 -Jude 1:1 LoF Center University Partnerships: This winter I had the pleasure of working with Florida International Universitie's School of Nursing for International MD's. Twelve students took part in our Sharing 1 Love community outreach program which includes mapping their community for areas that contribute to trafficking (illicit massage parlors, porn shops, strip clubs, complacent hotels etc…) as well as potential resources for survivors such as women's ministries, counselors and LoF Center partner businesses. At the end of their class, the participants conducted an LoF Center "Awareness Presentation" to other med students, each a potential first responder as medical professionals that can now identify a trafficking victim and know how to respond.  Spring Break in Miami: Every year droves of spring breakers flock to South Florida and other famous party locations, often contributing towards the problem of sex trafficking. Once again this spring we had the privilege of receiving six different college & university "Alternative Break" teams from around the country for a week of training. They also assisted in street, phone & internet outreaches offering hope to those being sold online. Every one of these students returned home impacted and inspired to educate their own communities, and many are connecting with the LoF network as partners throughout the country.    The Abeggs: Stormy Weather & Thankfulness! Apart from work with the Life of Freedom Center, our family was hit hard in January by the California storms. Yes, we're still in FL, but the home we rent in CA to help cover mom's memory care was flooded for the first time since '72. (Needless to say we didn't have flood insurance.) Now, after managing by phone & email  a complete re-roofing, updated drainage, multiple wall replacements, full re-flooring and having to fire the first abatement and general contractors for what we'll call "unethical practices", I should finally be wrapping this whole mess up next week. In all, we're thanking God that we have a home to care for, and that in the end helps us care for mom.  We're also thankful that we as a family have been heathy, with Claudia and the boys looking forward to some study breaks this summer, though the Abegg Academy of home schooling is never really "out of class".  Jeremy has excelled this year taking 3rd place in his first speech competition with the topic of "Proof for the Resurrection", while Nico is advancing in reading, math and especially scientific creativity as he continues inventing, burning and at times exploding anything from hairspray cannons to his online world creations. We're attempting to keep him on an Edison track as opposed to "mad scientist". As for myself, the 48 birthday marker afforded some time to reflect on midlife crisis and eternity, even as Claudia and I plan a getaway this summer for our 20th anniversary... That's 20 years of blessing and counting! Apart from passing Kevin 48 last month, we're looking forward to our 20th anniversary (October!) We are thrilled and blessed that the Lord gave us to one another. Thank you for your prayers for our family & our work, please keep it up! Be part of a Life of Freedom wherever you are! You can learn to combat Sex Trafficking through the LoF Center's "Sharing 1 Love" online training, and even start programs in your own community or church. We have an "online office" for teams around the country, so if you're interested in learning more about joining the team, visit us at: LoF Center Advocates.  How to Join our Team: Our Work is 100% suported through prayer and tax deductible donations.  Prayer Team: Send us a note and let us know you want in! Give Online: visit our UWM-Missionary Support Page.  Give via U.S. Mail:  Mail a check with an accompanying note stating "For the Abegg Family" to 205 Regency Executive Park Dr Suite 430, Charlotte, NC 28217.  Give via Phone: Simply phone United World Mission at 800-825-5896 and talk to the very helpful people there! Kevin's Facebook Abegg Family Blog LoF Center's Facebook LoF Center's Webpage Thank you for your prayerful support. Share What We're Doing with others! -Kevin, Claudia, Jeremy & Nicholas Share Tweet Forward Share +1