At the 25th Annual Florida Christian Writers’ Conference I met some fine people. Katariina Rosenblatt is one of them.
While awaiting orientation, Katariina and I talked about our platforms or the theme of what we like to write and the contacts we hoped to make while at the conference. She is the founder of a ministry based in South Florida called There Is H.O.P.E for Me. The ministry helps those who fall prey to sexual exploitation. Since then I have thought of her many times--wondering if the contacts she made at the conference had been fruitful.
A few days ago, I saw Katariina on the cover of the 2012 Special Issue One of Today’s Christian Woman. I read the article. It details her ministry to those caught in the web of human trafficking. Katariina’s work with local and federal authorities help many escape and recover from the horrible things done to them for someone else’s profit. I learned that Katariina, herself, was a victim of domestic abuse and sexual exploitation. It is an amazing story of redemption and perpetual healing.
The website for the ministry is www.thereishopeforme.org. There is a link on the website to the article in Today’s Christian Woman
as well as other media about the ministry.
It would be great if mine and Katariina’s paths cross again. It's an honor to meet one who does so much for the sake of so many. But, in the meantime, I will pray for her ministry, those whom she helps, and for Katariina herself.
Becky I haven't been on here in a while, I'm sorry. Another great article, it sounds as though the conference was a wonderful one.
ReplyDeleteKatariina Rosenblatt sounds like a wonderfully interesting person, I too will pray for her and her ministry.
In Faith,
Neeks