We had a wonderful day with the girls and it was so much fun to see them open their presents! We had a good time with Matthew's parents, too, and we missed being with my family in MO.
On the way to Huntsville to the movie, I was thinking about our little one in China. Has she ever been to a movie? Did she get to open any presents on Christmas day? Does she miss her biological family terribly? Does she have brothers and sisters there in China that she never gets to see anymore? Does she cry herself to sleep at night? Is she cold? Is she hungry? Does she feel all alone? And the questions go on and on....I can hardly bare the thought.
Then I am reminded of Revelation Ch.7 and the promise of heaven, that all our earthly needs will disppear and all will be perfect. How I wish that for her now. I cannot even fathom being 11 years old, having been dropped off by my mother at eight, and living in an orphanage, that at one time was called a 'factory'. We, here in America, have no idea what it's like to be in need and I so often find myself wishing for things I do not have. Forgive me, Lord; and continually remind me of all the blessings you have poured out on my life.
I pray now that the God of peace would protect her heart; keep her healthy and strong; revive her spirit; give her joy and peace; and I long for the day I can wrap my arms around her. Although I cannot even imagine what she will feel...probably lots of emotions....fear for leaving everything that's been familiar; fear that she will never see her Chinese family again; sadness for leaving friends she has come to depend on....but I trust You, Lord; that this is right and You are good.
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