If you have a moment,
You need to check out a blog. It's a favorite of mine. A new favorite. It's written by an incredible woman named Adeye whom God is using to love on some very special little ones.
If you've never read the stories of her two daughters, Hailee and Harper. You simply must. It's a beautiful story of a rescue, an adoption, unconditional love, and the living out of the heart of our God for the orphan. Hailee and Harper were born with down syndrome, and in their country that meant they were sent to be hidden away in an orphanage where they struggled. Where Hailee was sedated day and night for almost five years and when awake, she banged her head on the crib and scratched her ears until they bled, barely able to sit up and never learning to stand or walk. Where Harper lived not far from her parents who gave money to the orphanage but refused to see her - a beautiful blue-eyed little girl with the most precious grin.
Until God.
Until God moved in the heart of this sweet family to bring home babies #6 and #7 and Adeye flew to the Ukraine to rescue these sweet babes. Hailee turned six yesterday and the change in her is incredible.
You must read these girls' stories and click through the different links that describe the family's journey. I don't think you can read the stories and not be moved.
Scripture is full of commands to care for the orphan and the needy. And there are millions of orphans here and abroad, healthy and with special needs waiting for a family.
I know that not every family can do what Adeye's family is doing. But would you pray for them? Would you pray that God would raise up other families like them? Would you pray for the children still waiting? Perhaps help another family with adoption funding if your own house is full?
And read Adeye's blog.
www.nogreaterjoymom.com
You'll be so glad that you did.
love. her. blog. I too read it when first hearing Kirill's story! Simply amazing. I love their faith.... so right not everyone is called to adopt but as believers we are commanded to fight for the injustice and care for the orphans. that can certainly look many ways, praying, giving, serving, loving, and providing respite care. the body of Christ at work. love it!
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