Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure
justice for those who are perishing. Yes, speak up for the poor and
helpless, and see that they get justice. Proverbs 31: 8-9
This verse is ringing through our house .. not by hearing it repeated, but by the actions and expressions of our children. To say that our entire family is over the moon excited about this adoption is an understatement. Each of the children pray daily for our next piece of paperwork to arrive (currently the Article 5), or for Jesse's heart to be softened towards accepting us as his family, or for funding to assist with our expenses, or for Jesse's eyes to heal or for Jesse to have a great day or a great night. They look at the sun rising in the morning and say 'good night' to Jesse. They peek out their windows at night and find the moon and say 'have a great day Jesse', as he is just beginning his day.
One of my children has always wanted to be a missionary, but now she knows she wants to be involved in orphan care ministry. My youngest wanted to be a veterinarian, until we started this process and he now wants to be a missionary, flying planes to help feed and care for the orphans in China. God only knows the plans He has laid before them, but what a heart of gold they have to want to even think about serving the helpless and poor as their career choice.
These blessings teach me to stand up for the fatherless, as I see them proudly sharing their brother's story even with strangers. They are not shy about sharing their fears of seeing Jesse for the first time or how he will integrate in our home. For instance, the other evening we were all reminiscing from our time in Belgium (2006) and just after we moved back. The kiddos were so little then and Ethan was born in 2007. But, there were so many giggles and memories. Then we were struck with grief for not having those early childhood memories of Jesse, and how we will need to be sensitive in our conversations with him and around him so he doesn't feel left out. The kiddos reminded us of all the new memories we will make with Jesse and teaching him about our lives before he was in our home, and the hope that he can share his memories with us as well. I love how God uses the kids to convict me and trust my faith.
I am so thankful for these amazing gifts that God has given to us to raise up to glorify Him. But, I am even more thankful for them speaking up for those that can not and teaching me to give justice to all who can not speak up for themselves.
A neat story I read while doing some research on Jesse's SWI is below. I am convinced that he is being taken care of very well and is in wonderful loving hands. This article confirms that the staff at his swi are willing to do what it takes to care for the fatherless:
http://www.china.org.cn/china/2011-11/25/content_24003454.htm
This verse is ringing through our house .. not by hearing it repeated, but by the actions and expressions of our children. To say that our entire family is over the moon excited about this adoption is an understatement. Each of the children pray daily for our next piece of paperwork to arrive (currently the Article 5), or for Jesse's heart to be softened towards accepting us as his family, or for funding to assist with our expenses, or for Jesse's eyes to heal or for Jesse to have a great day or a great night. They look at the sun rising in the morning and say 'good night' to Jesse. They peek out their windows at night and find the moon and say 'have a great day Jesse', as he is just beginning his day.
One of my children has always wanted to be a missionary, but now she knows she wants to be involved in orphan care ministry. My youngest wanted to be a veterinarian, until we started this process and he now wants to be a missionary, flying planes to help feed and care for the orphans in China. God only knows the plans He has laid before them, but what a heart of gold they have to want to even think about serving the helpless and poor as their career choice.
These blessings teach me to stand up for the fatherless, as I see them proudly sharing their brother's story even with strangers. They are not shy about sharing their fears of seeing Jesse for the first time or how he will integrate in our home. For instance, the other evening we were all reminiscing from our time in Belgium (2006) and just after we moved back. The kiddos were so little then and Ethan was born in 2007. But, there were so many giggles and memories. Then we were struck with grief for not having those early childhood memories of Jesse, and how we will need to be sensitive in our conversations with him and around him so he doesn't feel left out. The kiddos reminded us of all the new memories we will make with Jesse and teaching him about our lives before he was in our home, and the hope that he can share his memories with us as well. I love how God uses the kids to convict me and trust my faith.
I am so thankful for these amazing gifts that God has given to us to raise up to glorify Him. But, I am even more thankful for them speaking up for those that can not and teaching me to give justice to all who can not speak up for themselves.
A neat story I read while doing some research on Jesse's SWI is below. I am convinced that he is being taken care of very well and is in wonderful loving hands. This article confirms that the staff at his swi are willing to do what it takes to care for the fatherless:
http://www.china.org.cn/china/2011-11/25/content_24003454.htm
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