Lily's kids

Lily's kids

Sunday, April 21, 2013

David


Tia. Auntie. It hit me again today that these kids don’t have mommies. As I kissed 5 year old David goodnight last night and covered him with a blanket it hit me. No mama, and tias who have been switching in and out of his house every year. Not a lot of stability in this little guy’s life. But I lean down and whisper, “I love you and God loves you more.” I don’t know how long I will be able to snuggle this little guy. A month left before I go home. Yes I have another year to love on him when I come back here at the end of the summer but after that? We’ll see where God leads. But I treasure this little moment with him as he looks up at me with great big eyes and a tiny smile. “I love you David” I tell him. “I love you Tia.” He whispers back. Because I know that God has placed me here in this day, in this night to love little David. And I don’t have to know every detail of my future. I’ll leave it in God’s hands. And love each day I am given here.

3 comments:

GOD FREAK said...

Happy Birthday Lily! I got all choked up reading your blog. What an amazing work God is doing in your heart. Love and miss you so much--looking forward to seeing you in June. Praying God's blessings on you as you serve Him.
Much love, Aunt Cindy

GOD FREAK said...

I accidentally used Jason's email account. He's coming to MN in June too though. Hope your birthday is wonderful! Aunt Cindy

Anonymous said...

So beautiful Lily. It isn't always easy to love those who are wounded unconditionally, but I see that that is the gift God has given you. Mama