Michael Alberto Ortiz Espinoza is an 18 year old mighty man of God. He just does not know it yet. We have seen tremendous changes in him in the short time that we have known him. He is a born leader. He is very outgoing, has a great wit and is thoughtful.
Michael has been at Remar for 6 1/2 months and is required to stay as long as the judge decrees is necessary. From what we have learned of him, he got into trouble on the streets while living in Managua. He had problems with drinking and stealing. There was an incident with a mugging that brought him to a crossroad in his life. In his time at Remar, there is unmistakable evidence of his repentant heart. He was the first of our students to request a Bible from us for his personal use.
He has a 1 year old son who lives with the baby's mother. Michael's desire is to become a better man in order to be a positive influence on his son. He also hopes that when he leaves Remar that he can begin to work on his relationship with his son's mother and one day become a united family. For now, he feels that God has a purpose for him at Remar; he struggles with the need to stay there for as long as it takes to turn his life around and the desire to go home.
In his future, he sees himself spreading the Word of God and working to help guys who have taken to the "streets". He is very appreciative of the chance to learn carpentry from our school. He works hard at all the projects and is extremely helpful toward the other students. He gets it, he knows that this is his time to grasp the opportunity of a new life, both vocationally and spiritually.
This young man has touched our hearts deeply and we look forward to seeing him step into the Man that God created him to be. Michael has a future that will be huge; one that will match his huge loving heart. Please keep him in your prayers.
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