![]() ![]() ![]() However, when a war broke out Aylward knew she must get all of her children to safety. Soon, over 200 orphans occupied Aylward’s inn. When Aylward realized this child was an orphan she paid ninepence for her, took her home as her own, and thus called her Ninepence. Aylward came upon a woman begging with a child beside her. After breaking up a riot in a prison, the people gave Aylward a new name: Ai-Weh-Deh, which means "the virtuous one". ![]() Although on her own, Aylward continued to help and witness to others. The two women had a strong bond and Miss Aylward learned much from Mrs. Soon, customers came for good food, warm beds, and more stories about a man named Jesus. The two women then opened their doors as an inn. Lawson’s house by mule with her Bible in hand. Aylward could not afford the ship’s fare to Shansi, so she arrived at Mrs. After failing to pass the examinations at the China Inland Mission Center, Aylward heard of seventy-three-year old missionary Jeannie Lawson who needed a younger woman to carry on her work in Shansi, China. This small yet determined woman stopped at nothing to achieve her goal. After hearing a preacher speak of dedicating one’s life to the service of God, eighteen-year-old Aylward knew God’s plan for her was to become a missionary in China. She was born in 1902 and lived a truly incredible life until she died in 1970. In fact, she has many admirable attributes that make her my hero. Gladys Aylward’s life was one of faith, courage, and determination. ![]()
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