Not a day goes by that I don't think about how the Lord has blessed us, by choosing us to parent the children he trusts us with. Once again, my heart has led me to see His face.

We've exhaustively searched through all our options, but MY heart continues to call me to the sweet angels at Reece's Rainbow. These past few months I've prayed for and excitedly celebrated the children God has placed in homes. In doing so, my heart once again connected with another precious angel and I've committed to praying for him and lifting him up to the Lord to find his forever family.

Beautiful Darren! My how he's grown. I've shown James his picture and shared that when he is ready to go overseas and adopt a special needs child, I want to bring Darren into our home. YES, I was that bold and brazen and since that morning, James has brought Darren up twice without me coaxing him. LOL! As a mother, my heart wants him here. I want to provide a safe and loving home for him. I want to kiss his boo-boos and teach him to walk, talk, and play. I want to see him play with his two big brothers, and I want to show him the love of our Savior, Jesus. I want, I want, I want- I sound selfish, but this isn't really about me, this is about God's children, his desire.

Cameron shared with me that in Bible class, they discussed the orphans and widows. Cameron's passion for Christ rang like sirens in my ears. He speaks, "Mom, do you know what God tells us about orphans and widows?" I replied. He said, "Yes, but more than that. God tells us (pointing his finger at me), Don't let the cries of the orphans or widows reach my ears" He continued, "Do you know what God means?" Wide eyed, I replied softly, "yes". He said, "good, I hope so. You know God is serious mom, don't let Him hear the cries, we need to take care of them." Wow! powerful conviction and accountability from a 14 year old.

James knows my heart, he's seen Darren's face, he'll hear God's call and obey. Until then I keep Darren's pictures on my computer, his name in my prayers, and my faith firmly planted in Christ. God's will is deeper then any of us can fathom. His love for us undeserved, but given at the cross.

We are so blessed to be called His!


Darren's baby picture



Darren now, Wow! he's grown