From the first time I heard about her and her story, I knew this woman couldn't be any less than absolutely amazing. She gave her life to loving and taking care of orphans. At one point, she had 11 INFANTS. But, she still took on the challenge with a love for those kids and, most importantly, God. She loved each one of the 30 kids at Haven of Hope like a mother would love her own child. Each one of those children were hers, maybe not biologically, but in every other aspect. Nellie always had a smile on her face. She was always laughing, and her face would beam as she looked with pride on her kiddos. She trusted God fully knowing that He would provide for her every need. One time last summer, when we showed up with tons of baby formula and clothes, she just laughed and smiled saying she had just asked God to help her with those exact things. I can't believe she's no longer on this earth with her Haven kids, but I know she's in Heaven having an awesome time loving Jesus. She deserves the best, and I'm so glad she spent her life doing what she loves. That's my prayer for everyone. That they live like Nellie, doing what they love, living for God, and making an imprint on the lives of people all over the world.
Please pray for Nellie's husband, her 2 year old son Sean, and the Haven of Hope children.
