It's when I see a hug I know we made the right decision.
Bounding down the steps on his way to school, my eighteen year old stopped. Three little faces peered up at him, large backpacks engulfing their little bodies. With one arm he gathered them in and gave a squeeze. Their bronze faces brighten; their easy smiles widened, and in unison they giggled, "Bye, Ben."
Last year they didn't have a big brother. This year they have three. And they love them...refer to them all the time as their big brothers.
You see, it has been almost a year since we said yes to the call to bring these three little girls into our home. The details of their history, their story, will be theirs to tell one day...if they so choose. But for now, I will simply say, their past was troubled and they needed a home.
And today I see clearly what God already knew--our home needed them.
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ReplyDeleteAnd a wonderful home it is dear friend. Much love to you all today!
ReplyDeleteI affirm this calling and the daily little touches each one in your family gives to these precious lives. Your home needs them too!! It's great to have the support of your older children.
ReplyDeleteI affirm your calling to take these precious lives into your home. Your home needed them too. It is awesome to see that your teenagers have embraced them alongside of you.
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