This episode continues the story of the Christopher Freedom Center through the eyes of Christopher’s sister, Michelle Toukan. Visiting the building for the first time brought both release and restoration through her journey of grief and healing—transforming the memories she shared with her brother into a living, breathing space that now carries her brother’s legacy. The Center stands as a testimony that Christ is still redeeming lives through her brother’s story.

She shares how this moment tied into her lifelong pursuit of athletics, shaped by memories of watching the Olympics with her brother. The discipline and drive to make each day count for Christ is deeply rooted in their bond, and the Freedom Center gave her a renewed sense of purpose. Instead of needing to achieve the Olympic dream for her brother’s life to matter, she realized the opportunities to serve and make an impact are already all around her. Because of her brother’s life, the Freedom Center now stands as a legacy of freedom, service, and joy—embodying all that he represented.

Throughout her time at the Center, she experienced profound moments of connection and hope—encounters that transcended language and culture and reminded her that grief is a universal language. In these interactions, she felt the weight of loss lift and was given new light to live with the assurance of reunion in heaven with her brother and the people of West Africa.

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