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Sometimes we are the . . . Answer
Sometimes we are the . . . Conduit Sometimes we are the . . . Intercessor And at times, it is not always clear how a situation will define our role. So, we walk life through to a place of confident action. I recently received a request, from the Office of Children's Services, that I consider adopting two beautiful children out of the Foster Care System. My heart instantly replied, "Yes!" Wisdom whispered, "Count the cost before committing." I sought the counsel of longtime friends and close family members. I calculated my resources financially relationally emotionally and in time I've invested prayer, over this situation, for more than five years. In the earlier stages, I even licensed to foster parent - just in case. Without doubt, I am confident in my ability to open my heart and wrap my love around these treasures. A second opportunity to momma would be so very wonderful as my own grown children refined my technique. And too, with the assistance of my eleven year old granddaughter, who sweetly committed to help me with the care of these beautiful human beings, while I work nearly a 1000 road miles away from home in Prudhoe Bay two weeks out of each month - 'Yes' pressed at my heart. 'No' is not easy for me to issue much less execute; especially when the need is so great. But 'No' is where I found peace - not merely for my situation, but most assuredly for their quality of life. And so, I began wrestling with trust for their care; if not me, who will love them and keep them safe? A close friend, of more than thirty years, began resourcing her network of trusted hearts, who then in turn resourced their network too. My own heart is full as I learn of and watch as others work to rally around two vulnerable children in need of a lifetime of family love and care and protection. A door opened, to welcome these little lives. And I am heartened to witness that there truly are people in abundance capable of unconditional love. The placement process is at the beginning stages, of what I hope will not be an arduous journey for these sweet children, as OCS continues their due diligence. And . . . if you are a person of prayer, cover them with yours. Your investment is well worth the cost.
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AuthorAs a young adult, I believed there to be a point of arrival; a place where internal struggles with fear or anger or confusion give way to assurance and appropriate displays of passion and clarity of thought and direction. Where striving with relationships transform into understanding and acceptance and the propensity to self-protect shifts to trust and confident vulnerability. However, to my dismay, I was startled to learn, through a friend in her 80s, my perception was most definitely a misconception. Archives
November 2024
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