Her eyes are gorgeous. Black. Slightly slanted. Soft. She is gorgeous. She is, by all appearances, an accomplished, independent and smart young lady. The truth is, she is all three of these things. She is also very sweet, loving and a bit shy.
She and her boyfriend plan to marry, but she is terrified. She doesn't think she will be able to have an intimate relationship with him.....or any man, ever. When she was 8, her 18 year old half-brother raped her. Her parents did nothing about it. She can't get over it. She hates herself. She thinks she is disgusting. She thinks she is dirt.
In Latin countries, it is common for men to whistle at women and/or throw out a compliment as they walk by. Sometimes it really is a compliment, other times it is a gross, unnecessary remark that leaves the woman embarrassed or even afraid. The beauty of this young lady is obvious to all and she frequently hears remarks directed at her. It infuriates her....to the point of throwing fists and/or rocks. She has made men bleed by her rock throwing. (I silently applaud her because someone needs to shut them up). She can't stand to hear even a sincere compliment from a man or to be touched by one.
Recently, she received Christ as her Saviour, and is just beginning her new life. She has yet to really see herself as the new creature she is. She knows she needs help and is looking for it. She is learning to look in God's Word for the hope and answers she seeks.
I have every hope that she will be a healthy, happy bride someday and will be able to help others who have gone through what she has. I believe her beautiful eyes will shine even more when the truth of God's love and acceptance of her thoroughly permeates her heart.
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