MB is currently taking a break from being a full-time foster parent and is helping the Jesus Network with researching potential new software for the office to use, helping manage volunteers and other bookings, and organizing outreach work during Jesus Network’s very busy Christmas season.

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Growing up as a “missionary kid”, MB has always had a passion to serve God, particularly among the poor and vulnerable. After she married her husband and before their children arrived, she worked as an office administrative assistant for the Jesus Network, a mission that reaches out to Muslims in Toronto. She organized events, volunteers, seasonal activities and did general administration.
She and her family moved to Thorncliffe Park with the desire to live intentionally among Muslims. MB volunteered however she could while caring for her children. This included attending Bible studies, visiting people with Dreamer throughout the week, and inviting these new friends to her home. She continued until their home was licensed for foster care and she began to care for foster children full-time.
MB is currently taking a break from being a full-time foster parent and is helping the Jesus Network again. She will be returning to some familiar roles to research potential new software for the office to use, and help manage volunteers and organize outreach work during Jesus Network’s very busy Christmas season.
In Thorncliffe, I often heard stories of great sadness and trauma. There was a lot of intense grief and disparity among the women after leaving their home countries, sometimes in difficult circumstances such as political violence or domestic abuse. There was a feeling of isolation with a definite language barrier, especially among the women. They were so glad to receive the support and, when open to it, prayer. Dreamer's calm demeanor and genuine compassion for them while speaking in their own language was a privilege to witness.
I learned that Muslims often believe that celebrities, with whom most of us would not appreciate being compared to, represent North American Christians. We are seen as “loose” and “immoral”. I believe that my presence at these visits and interactions with our neighbors helped to change that impression of Christians—and of Jesus.