A NOTE FROM MY HEART — WALKING THIS JOURNEY WITH SAMANTHA

I want to share something personal… not just about Samantha, but about where I stand in all of this.

I am someone who believes deeply in restoration.
In second chances.
In the truth that God does not discard people—He rebuilds them.

That is why I am standing with Samantha.

And I want to be honest about something—

I am not a big organisation.
I am not a charity with endless resources.

I am one person.

But I believe this with my whole heart:
if each of us just takes one step… one person can make a difference, no matter how small.

Right now, Samantha is in a place that is incredibly far removed from any real opportunity to earn a living. Where she is staying is isolated—beautiful, yes—but not practical for rebuilding a life. Work opportunities are far, transport is difficult, and connection to resources is limited.

But even in this… we are trying.

Samantha has taken a step forward—she has completed her TEFL certificate. And together, we are working toward helping her begin teaching English online as a way to earn an income during this season.

It is not easy.

Wi-Fi is a challenge.
Resources are limited.

But there is a small door opening.

The friend she is staying with, in Christ, has offered to loan her a laptop so she can at least begin. And we are trusting that through this, Samantha will be able to start earning something—however small—and begin rebuilding her dignity and independence.

At the same time, there is a bigger vision.

Ashes to Artistry has committed to helping Samantha get into a Work-for-a-Living programme as soon as her parole is complete. This is not just about income—it is about true restoration.

A place of:
Spiritual growth.
Emotional healing.
Godly mentorship.
Accountability.
Community.

A place where she can be discipled, strengthened, and rebuilt from the inside out.

But right now… we wait.

Because of the parole system, Samantha cannot relocate. She cannot move into that environment yet. There are still 10 months of parole remaining, and until that time is complete, her movement is restricted.

So this is the season we are in:

A season of limitation…
but also a season of preparation.

We are doing what we can with what we have.
Trusting God in the small steps.
Believing that even now, He is making a way where there seems to be none.

If you are reading this, I ask you for one thing—

Not judgment. Not pity.

But prayer.

And if God places it on your heart to be part of this journey in any way—whether through support, opportunity, or simply sharing this story—please know that even the smallest act can make a real difference.

Because this is what restoration looks like sometimes…
slow, hidden, and fought for—step by step.

And we believe, with everything in us…
that God is not finished here.

— With hope and faith