Confronting Gee

On her knees, higher-than-head "wai" position with her hands, and bowing her head to the ground. I didn't expect that, but knowing Thai culture, it didn't surprise me too much. She was shocked that I knew she had been stealing all along. She said, "I am so ashamed of myself and embarrassed. Please give me another chance." I had just told her I knew about all the things she had stolen from us. She was sobbing and I tried to console her.
I made my words loving and gentle, told her I forgave her already, she can have another chance, & that I'm not mad at her. I told her to tell me truth, if she really believes in Jesus Christ or not, because if she didn't, I wasn't going to think any worse of her. I just need to know the truth. She assured me she really does believe, she gave away her amulets already and reads her Bible every day. She wants to get baptised on Sunday with the other baptisms.
So, it was bittersweet. I am thankful our relationship has been restored and that she does indeed believe in God. I also realize today was very painful and shaming for her. I rest in the fact that God gave me the strength and self-control to deal lovingly with her at every turn these past few months, including today, the day of the confrontation.
She knows we love her, we have shown it all along. My only concern now is that she may be too ashamed to return to us. We will keep praying for her.