After my husband Mike returned from a mission trip to a very poor part of the world, he had a strong urge to care for widows and orphans. As he checked through the Bible, he found numerous scriptures encouraging believers to do just that. He talked to me about it, and said that he thought God might be calling him to do something specific about it. That was about two years ago. During that time we kept looking at each other and just agreeing that we felt so blessed, and we could not out give God, we knew we had to share our blessings somehow. Several months later, I heard a radio broadcast in which an adoptive family was interviewed. The host of the program asked the couple at the end of the interview how they would convince others to adopt. The couple said they would only ask that each listener to the broadcast would pray, and ask God if He is calling them to share the blessing of their home and family. That went right to my heart, and Mike and I decided to pray that prayer, and then look for God's answer.
Well, one really cool thing I've learned is that if you ask God something, and then look for the answer, and try to listen, HE GIVES AN ANSWER! Cool, huh?
So, through a series of circumstances, that I can go into if you really want the nitty gritty, here we are, about to pick up two young people at an airport, who we have never met! They are Eduards & Helena (14 & 12 yrs. old), brother and sister from Latvia. We are so excited and nervous at the same time! But we also have peace in our hearts that God is in this, and He's called us to it. He'll give us the strength we need, grace, and love.
Only a few hours from now we'll meet E & H . . . I'm wondering so many things! Will they be happy to be with us? Will they be scared? Will they like the rooms we've readied for them? Will they be okay with all these dogs and cats? Will we be able to communicate?
Now you're in suspense along with me! Ha! Tune in later . . .
This is wonderful, Aunt Robin! I'm so glad you'll be keeping us updated. I love that so many in the Church are rising up to take care of the orphans in the world through adoption and foster care. I was discussing with a coworker (not a believer) yesterday the issue of abortion. God gave me the opportunity to share that our Father has his eye on each and every child and we do not the right to take their little lives before they have a chance to live them, even if they seem to have a terrible future ahead. He had a hard time believing that God was watching over the little ones who are starving or orphaned. But what if more of the Church showed God's love? What if more people did exactly what you're doing and showed the world that God DOES have his eye on each and every one? THAT would be a testimony. I hope to do just that someday :)
ReplyDeleteSo excited for yall! You will be the BEST host parents!!! :) We will be praying for Eduards and Helena and for you too!
ReplyDeleteThis is great Mom. Can't wait to meet them and hope the first night goes great!!
ReplyDeleteI just feel so blessed to be part of a family where so many are embracing God's call to care for orphans in their distress. Love you, Aunt Robin, and so excited for you!
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