Part 3: New

June 12, 2012

Perspective. I suppose that's one thing I came here for. Perspective is definitely something I've fained here. New people. New family. New life-long friends. New sisters. New mentors. Brand new perspectives on people, foster kids, orphans, other countries, Jesus, His love, Christians, The Gospel, family, serving, being present, advocating for something one is passionate about. Being here has made me feel more passionate about work with DHS. So many great things have been said this week. I'm gonna try to list some of them..

• Everyone has their own story and it's theirs to tell. 
• If you can be talked out of adoption, you probably shouldn't adopt. Because it's a calling.
• Don't fall in love with Haiti. Keep falling in love with Jesus.
• Kids without parents are desperate for love and affection.
• Sacrifice.
• Don't wait too long for God to tell you His will. Be doing while you wait.

Some things that have surprised me is how Haitians do live similarly to those of us in the U.S. For instance, there are nice cars here and pop and books and movies and restaurants, etc. Another thing...these people are happy living as they are. It's all many of them know. They're use to being hot every day. They're use to the chaos in the streets and the smells in the market, the dangerous driving. Oklahoma, USA is no the only place on Earth. My heart really knows that now. 

"I'm tired of running and wrestling with these angels. 

I lay down my life and I surrender.

Hold me now

I need to feel You

Show me how

to make it new again."

-Without You (song by Ashes Remain)

---> I am that desperate child yearning for God's love and affection. HE wants to adopt US.

(Later that day)

I found myself eager to work tonight. After a full day of work, I was super eager to just continue. I want my every day to be that way. I want to be present and willing and efficient. In everything I do.