And I mean that in the nicest possible way : )
Life is short isn't it? When our days here are over, heaven is heavenly. Not much to fear.
Better to live and give wholly than to die with regret knowing we could have done more.
We can love and care for one of those kids. I know we can. We have hearts that yearn for these children. I don't pity them, I pity me for having to go through such a process to arrive where I need to be, where I am different, braver, more reliant and dependant on Him rather than on others.
I will do my part to educate and let people decide for themselves how they want to respond.
Can't win them all, and can't spend all my days worrying about those who won't approve.
That doesn't mean it won't hurt if people choose not to accept our family, but living to avoid pain at all costs is a senseless, absolutely horrible idea.
God has been doing many things in our lives, over years, to bring us to this point. He has been steadily growing us, opening our eyes, moving us in this direction. When we look back, there is no doubting that.
It continues to be true, more than I would have ever imagined, I need Africa more than Africa needs me. By such a long shot.
Thank you to those of you who have spoken words of truth and encouragement.
Moving from fear to gratitude......gaining freedom.
2 comments:
Great post tisha thanks!
Words of encouragement are always out there from me to you! What you are doing is wonderful! Someone out there needs you, just as much as you feel you need them! The children who receive you as parents will be very lucky little people! They would never know such love without your family! Best of wishes with your home studies that are coming up! My prayers are with ya!
Post a Comment