Though just an eighth-grade middle school student, she stands out as more than just a “regular” kid! This thirteen-year-old is smart, a quick learner, and a born leader whose radiant smile could melt an ice boulder.
When Kiona popped into Granny's House nine months ago, we immediately saw that she was a take charge, “let's-get-it-done” kind of girl. She even uses her FaceBook Wall to broadcast her passion for serving in our midst: “Kiona is at granny's house which is the place i love!”
She expresses that love in a million different ways: she assumed the task of keeping the daily “Sign-In” log and she has published a Granny's House Newsletter for the kids. One of her most significant roles, however, has been helping develop programs for “God's Precious Jewels,” a group for first through fourth grade girls at Granny's House:
"Kiona is truly an answer to my prayers! I have been greatly inspired and motivated by her in the short time we've known each other. In an age when young girls would rather hang out with friends at the mall, Kiona has chosen to devote a great deal of her free time to one of the younger girls' groups at Granny's House. Her selfless acts of love clearly illustrate her ever-growing love for Jesus Christ. At thirteen, she is already an ambassador for the Kingdom, and I think that makes her a truly remarkable young lady!" (Bianca Anderson, God's Precious Jewels coordinator and Senior at Mizzou).
While Kiona is helping strengthen and improve many facets of Granny's House, God is doing some pretty incredible things in her as well:ouHouse
“Since being at Granny's House, I'm changing in the way I look at people… not judging them. I want to be nice instead of mean and treat people how I want to be treated.” When asked how she would best describe the Lord, she quickly answered, “…unique, wonderful… He can do all things!”
We can't wait to visit Kiona in about twenty years when she's the one leading a “Granny's House” somewhere!
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