Oh God, my heart just doesn't know how to respond. After getting that email last night searching for a home for these waiting children, my heart just doesn't know how to respond. This morning I prayed that God gives us pure obedience, able to see clearly the road you have before us. How can I continue with my day like there is not a massive room full of the waiting children. I also prayed for the two sisters mother, who is HIV positive. God please fill her spirit with your truth, with peace and with joyful love for all You are.
And then I found this:
The Waiting Child
I saw you meet your child today,
you kissed your baby joyfully
and as you walked away with her,
I played pretend you'd chosen me.
I'm happy for the baby,
yet inside I'm aching miserably.
I want to plead as you go by,
Does no-one want a child of three?
I saw you meet your child today,
in love with her before you met.
And as I watched you take her out,
I knew it wasn't my turn yet.
I recognize you from last year!
I knew I'd seen your face before!
But you came for a second babe.
Does no-one want a child of four?
I saw you meet your child today
but this time there was something new:
A nurse came in and took MY hand
and then she gave my hand to you.
Can this be true? I'm almost six!
And there are infants here you see?
But then you kissed me and I knew
the child you chose this time was me.
by Debbie Bodie
2 comments:
Do you think you'll accept the girls? It's a tough one, I know. We debated one child or two for a long time (a week or two, maybe less) - but it felt like we kept coming up with a common sense answer of one to "keep it simple" but we went for 2 b/c we knew they would need one another and God will give us what we need to be good parents to them! I'm praying for your heart to discern God's plan!
I thought those girls were adorable...I have a 6 and a 3 year old or I would have scooped them up....so sweet....praying for your decision...my sister just brought home a 4 yr. old and he has adjusted very well into their family of 5 bio kids already...post when you decide what you'll do, kristi
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