It's amazing how quickly things can change. Sometimes things change so quickly it's like ripping off a band aid. Painful but quick. I had been praying for change. Praying that every second of every day we would walk together. That I would see what He saw and do what He did. I told God (like He didn't know already) that I only had 1 more year in Honduras and that I wanted to spend every second fulfilling His purpose.Tears come to my eyes as I think of how awesome God is. I'm not perfect. And this past year has been a big growing/learning experience. There were times that were wonderful and other times where I felt like the world had gone dark. But in the end I found the Son again! How wonderful His love and grace are that they are always neverending.
God heard my prayer. Although it has been painful God has been doing exactly what He promised; fulfilling the desires of my heart. He said YES! Every second has been full of His presence. I walk out my door and see what He sees and am honored to be a part of what He's doing.
He said YES! God has opened doors and placed me in a spot where I could offer a child a way off the street. A way for him to get an education, to learn how to read and write. A way to get medical care and 3 meals a day. A way out of his horrible circumstances. I was worried my little friend would say no but he said YES! Just another awesome example of God's love.
My little friend's mother came to my house today. She gave me her approval to take her son to live at the boys' orphanage where I volunteer. She said the only reason her son had the courage to go was because I would be there with him. She gave me a huge hug and told me to take care of her son. I promised her that I would.
Those words keep echoing in my soul. Take care of my son...
Thank you to everyone who kept us in prayer. Tomorrow I will be taking Harrison to the orphanage. I'm a little nervous. What if the other kids are mean? What if he wants to leave? What if I can't take care of him the way I promised? But then I remind myself that God's got this. And I feel like 'this' may just be the beginning...
