Redeeming-Love-By-Francine-Rivers

Epilogue
Weeping may last for the night,
But a shout of joy comes in the morning.
P S A L M
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Sarah and Michael shared many happy years together. On their seventh
anniversary, their prayers were answered with the birth of a son, Stephen.
Stephen was followed by Luke, Lydia, and Esther. Miriam and Paul also
remained happy and had three sons, Mark, David, and Nathan.
Both families prospered and remained lifelong friends. Together they
built a community church and school and welcomed many more settlers to
their valley.
Susanna Axle remained at the House of Magdalena until her death in
1892. With her help, dozens of young women once trapped into prostitution
crossed the threshold to better lives. Several married well and became
leading citizens.
Though Sarah’s family grew rich and famous—eventually including doctors,
ambassadors, missionaries, and even a much-decorated veteran of San
Juan Hill—she returned for one week each year to the House of Magdalena.
As long as she was physically able, she walked through the Barbary Coast
and down to the docks, talking with young prostitutes and encouraging
them to change their lives. When asked why, she said, “I never want to forget
where I came from and all God has done for me.” She frequently
returned from the docks to the House of Magdalena holding an Angel by the
hand.
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