Well, friends, it is starting. We are about to embark on exciting territory. Our little Hatian girl is coming anytime now. I am so excited to see what God will do, for I have already seen His hand in bringing her here. For those of you who are just getting to know us, let me give you some background.
Several years ago a friend of mine told us about a medical mission that was needing a host home for a little girl who was badly burned. I was sent the pictures, and my stomach rolled with the sight of a two year old precious girl burned on over 40% of her body. My thought, "No way! God, I do not think you are asking this of me or of us." A couple of days went by, and the Spirit told me clearly that I should seek my husband's guidence on this. I had not even told Doug about it up to this point. I said, "Good idea, Spirit!" I thought that nagging in my heart would be relieved, because of course, my husband a fairly new Christian would not even begin to consider such a committment. We could barely pay our bills as it was! So, I showed him the pictures and explained what was needed. He did not even break stride. He said, "Of course we can help her! God will take care of us." What the heck? So, I sat looking at those pictures of her burned body once again, and wouldn't you know that my stomach no longer rolled, but my heart broke. Really, God? Ok. You are boss...I mean, for real, You are BOSS!
So yes, God provided every step of the way. We saw Him do amazing things in both our lives and in the lives of Minialine, and even her family. She was our first child to host. We have hosted 2 others since.
Doug is unemployed. We hardly make our rent payment, and have had to humbly ask for help many times. But God is calling once again. As I look over the times that we have served in this capacity, what I realize is that it is not about us. It is about God's provision and also about how He partners others with us. We did not take in host children, the church did! Seriously, from clothing to babysitting, we have had the priviledge of sharing this experience with many of you. Sometimes people will say, "This is a great thing that you and your husband do." I reply, "It is a great thing that God does, and we could not even begin to do this without the support of His people."
So, I am throwing out a few needs.
Several years ago a friend of mine told us about a medical mission that was needing a host home for a little girl who was badly burned. I was sent the pictures, and my stomach rolled with the sight of a two year old precious girl burned on over 40% of her body. My thought, "No way! God, I do not think you are asking this of me or of us." A couple of days went by, and the Spirit told me clearly that I should seek my husband's guidence on this. I had not even told Doug about it up to this point. I said, "Good idea, Spirit!" I thought that nagging in my heart would be relieved, because of course, my husband a fairly new Christian would not even begin to consider such a committment. We could barely pay our bills as it was! So, I showed him the pictures and explained what was needed. He did not even break stride. He said, "Of course we can help her! God will take care of us." What the heck? So, I sat looking at those pictures of her burned body once again, and wouldn't you know that my stomach no longer rolled, but my heart broke. Really, God? Ok. You are boss...I mean, for real, You are BOSS!
So yes, God provided every step of the way. We saw Him do amazing things in both our lives and in the lives of Minialine, and even her family. She was our first child to host. We have hosted 2 others since.
Doug is unemployed. We hardly make our rent payment, and have had to humbly ask for help many times. But God is calling once again. As I look over the times that we have served in this capacity, what I realize is that it is not about us. It is about God's provision and also about how He partners others with us. We did not take in host children, the church did! Seriously, from clothing to babysitting, we have had the priviledge of sharing this experience with many of you. Sometimes people will say, "This is a great thing that you and your husband do." I reply, "It is a great thing that God does, and we could not even begin to do this without the support of His people."
So, I am throwing out a few needs.
- a piece of plywood to go onto a twin bed to support the mattress
- twin sheets, especially fitted
- twin mattress cover, waterproof
- clothing, size to be determined when she arrives
- someone to partner with us on childcare when I am at work and Doug is at school (up to 3 x's a week)
- most importantly, prayers that we will have the strength to do what God is asking, and that we will trust in His provisions physically and spiritually
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