She stands a little taller.
She smiles a lot bigger.
She hugs a lot harder.
She trusts a lot more.
She babbles constantly.
She laughs always.
She sings loud.
She dances through her days.
This hasn't always been the case:
(August 25, 2011)
Six months ago, she was plagued with sickness.
Six months ago, she hardly smiled.
Six months ago, hugs were hard to come by.
Six months ago, she trusted no one.
Six months ago, only cries escaped her mouth.
Six months ago, she knew no laughter.
Six months ago, she found no reason to sing.
Six months ago, nothing was worthy of dancing.
But someone stepped in.
(February 25, 2012)
The "Great I Am" -- The one who makes demons shutter and flea; the Majestic King- the Worthy Lamb; the Keeper of All Promises-- He stepped in.
He intervened.
He set her apart, ever faithful to his Word.
Justice came.
This motherless child and this childless woman, now celebrate family.
It must be known-- she's no orphan anymore!
Joy explodes out of her.
Love bleeds from her heart.
Compassion fills her tender spirit.
Redemption is written across her forehead.
Restoration manifests heavily in her life.
"Hallelujah" rolls off her little lips- and freedom marks every hour.
Innocence is new, no chains hold her back.
Oppression ceases.
Someone stepped in.
This is my daughter. The one whom I love.
Though today marks a special day, in reality- it is just another. It's just another day I get to stand back in awe-- witnessing this miracle. My heart stands humbled before the Lord today.
Jesus, I am forever indebted to you for entrusting me with this child.Thank you for stepping in- and for fulfilling your word in this child's life.
You have not left her. But you have come.
You have stepped in.
Congratulations to you both. It has been an amazing journey over these last 6 months watching you & your baby girl bond. To think of your 1st weeks together & the questions you had. But God stepped in & look where you are now.
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Sophie, we haven't met but I hope to meet you when I'm in Zambia this summer for Camp LIFE. I've read every post on your blog and it has touched my heart deeply. I will be praying that God will continue to bless you and NaNa. Saving ONE precious child means everything to God, your actions and words remind me of that truth. Blessings, Tia Plum
ReplyDeleteSophie, you are a mother to the once motherless and God is known as a Father to the fatherless. I thought of this chapter of the Bible as I read your blog. Isaiah 54:
ReplyDelete1 “Sing, barren woman,
you who never bore a child;
burst into song, shout for joy,
you who were never in labor;
because more are the children of the desolate woman
than of her who has a husband,”
says the LORD.
2 “Enlarge the place of your tent,
stretch your tent curtains wide,
do not hold back;
lengthen your cords,
strengthen your stakes.
3 For you will spread out to the right and to the left;
your descendants will dispossess nations
and settle in their desolate cities.
4 “Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame.
Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated.
You will forget the shame of your youth
and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.
5 For your Maker is your husband—
the LORD Almighty is his name—
the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer;
he is called the God of all the earth.
6 The LORD will call you back
as if you were a wife deserted and distressed in spirit—
a wife who married young,
only to be rejected,” says your God.
He loves you both so dearly. Blessings to you from the Good Father. Love you :)
sophie, this is beautiful. what you have done for her is so amazing and brave. what a beautiful girl.
ReplyDelete-your cousin brittan