Stories of homelessness.

It really is amazing how God is working even now, before Leon leaves for the streets of Dallas. One of the most touching and unexpected things we have heard people say again and again when Leon shares his heart for why he wants to go homeless in November is, “you know, I was homeless once...”

Wow! 

It never ceases to floor us when we hear people we know tell us that at one point in their lives, they themselves were homeless. Their stories of struggle bring them (and us) to tears, and once again, we are reminded that this is not an issue that is far-removed from the safe, happy suburbia we currently find ourselves.

These people are just like us. They live in Southlake. They live in Keller. They live in Roanoke, or Trophy Club, and the surrounding areas, just like us. And yet, they have been through a life-shattering situation that left them on the streets with nowhere to go. And it changed them. 

It’s amazing how often we hear “What will Southlake and Keller care about a mission like Leon’s?” And not only do we think that is completely ridiculous on so many different levels, but now we see the extent of just how insane that generalization is. Because the truth is, even right among us, there are stories of great tragedy, struggle, extreme hopelessness, epic life battles, the triumph that comes in the end, and (arguably most importantly) the character that this situation of homelessness builds in each individual that must endure it. 

Our hope is that everyone who sees what Leon is doing, will find their inner strength to keep moving forward and never lose hope. Therefore, if you have a story of struggle (it can be about homelessness or something else), and if you are brave enough, feel free to post it to Facebook.com/haveyouseenleon. Together, we can encourage everyone with the stories of our struggle and how we overcame them.