Afraid...

“If to be feelingly alive to the sufferings of my fellow-creatures is to be a fanatic, I am one of the most incurable fanatics ever permitted to be at large.” ― William Wilberforce

While in Eastern Europe visiting her daughter, Adéye Salem met our daughter.  She saw our son, standing in his crib and gazing out the window into the hallway.  I read her blog and Susanna's blog and I find that, no matter how excited I am to get to my children, I dread going to this place.  I am afraid.  I know what others have seen there.  I know I will be changed.  I am afraid.  Because, right now, I know about Orphans but when I return, I will know orphans.

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.  Isaiah 41:10

But, I have to confess, that I also fear... you... readers... friends.  You see, I've posted about these children on Facebook.  And, the crickets were deafening!

It's sad, reading about them, I've been told.

So, I'm trying to be brave.

Because, I want to break your heart!

I want you to fall to your knees, weeping!

I want you to be forever changed!

I think it's a good thing.

Can I encourage you to take a tiny moment of your day and read this and this.  Look at the faces of these children, children who share the floor with our Ethan and Elaina.  Really look at them!  Go here and just pick a child, any child - read their profile.  There are hundreds...  and this is just a tiny fraction of the needs waiting to be met all over the world and close to home.

Will you risk a broken heart?

Don't be afraid...

Really, what's the worst that can happen?

“You may choose to look the other way but you can never say again that you did not know.” ― William Wilberforce

More to come, so, read at your own risk!