by Karen
This day has me thinking about a lot of things. I am encouraged and filled with hope, but am feeling anxious. I don't understand why.
In December, I met an adoptive mom from our church. Kim adopted a now 12 year old girl from the Ukraine. (why do you say "the Ukraine?). She and her husband are organizing a summer hosting program here bringing over 15 orphans ages 11-15. These kids may or may not be "adoptable" but they want to give them an experience of what a "real home" looks like and feels like. These kids have no idea as they are living in an orphanage. I know what that looked like for Julia and Mike and I know first-hand that they don't come with an attitude of gratitude. They come missing their "home" and missing their friends, not understanding the language, not liking our food, and have emotional issues that vary from child to child. Mike and I are praying about hosting one of these children. They would be with us for two months, so almost the whole summer. I am nervous about his and excited at the same time. I get excited thinking how we could have a positive impact on the life of an orphan who doesn't have a family. Then, I wonder, are we up to the challenge? I don't want to live my life in fear. I want to trust God and live my life for Him. I have a heart for orphans! Whether in Haiti, Russia or the Ukraine. God calls us to "......look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." James 1:27b I just have a lot on my mind.
Mike is off to Florida tonight to celebrate Gramma Mary's 80th birthday. I am hoping he has a wonderful, restful, time with his family. It's just me, Tim and Julia for the weekend. Have fun Mike!
I've been doing pretty well with my new way of life! Every day is a challenge on some level. Today, I just wanted chocolate. I didn't have any....but the desire is there. I pray for strength. It is a mind game and I commit this to God when the desire comes. There have been some victories...I've lost 8 lbs and am down to two diet cokes a day. Yay God! I visualize my cells getting healthier when I eat my cod liver oil and flax meal. ;-)
Tim wants some attention. He is telling me I like blogging more than playing with him. Quite a guilt trip. Julia has a friend over, so he's feeling left out.
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Karen:
I have prayed for you alot in the night and all I keep coming back to is you need to take care of Karen first, this time. You have been through so much and I think you just need to take some down time for YOU. Helping out this summer would be great, but that will add a lot extra to your plate. I know that you can handle it, but I still keep coming back to, Karen just needs to take care of Karen this summer. God will understand.
Love you,
Karla
Thanks for praying about this, Karla. You are right on so many levels. There are other ways to be involved with this program without actually hosting a child. I will continue to pray!!
Love you!
Karen
Sheesh! You don't blog much, so you much REALLY be ignoring Timmy! Poor kid!
I'd grab the orphan in an instant if my husband were amenable (and since you have such a saintly one...)
BTW, Dana has a darling little ten year old girl, who was referred from Ivanovo, but whose focus family did not take her, now Dana is trying hard to find her a home. I have gone back to her photo many times, as she seems like a darling little girl who loves animals and playing with dolls.
If you are interested in knowing more about one teenaged girl from Ukraine look at Anastasia's Almanac, a blog by a girl who was recently adopted. She seems adorable (and her family is inspirational, too). See the link on MY BLOG. http://onemothersday.blogspot.com/
No one responded to yesterday's post so I feel very ignored.
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