Today was an education in the system. While I can't say anything about why we have Little Man, and what's going on (and please don't be offended if you ask and I say, "I'm so sorry, but I can't talk about that") I can say that we are doing what we are called to do: be a safe harbor for a child.
It is a little stressful now, just because I do work full-time and need to have child care lined up by tomorrow. God bless my sister-in-law, Aunty M for watching little man for a couple of hours tomorrow while I go to work and (hopefully) enroll him in childcare which is only one mile from my office.
Little man and I were in the car for over 100 miles today, and let me tell you that he was a major trooper. He's had so many changes in his life the last few days. We love him, and we love even when he throws a legendary tantrum.
I love that I have a husband who is the "Child Whisperer." He is referred to as "Papa John." Each day is day by day because we don't know what tomorrow will bring for us and Little Man. At first glance, I can see that it would be hard to give your heart to a child who may leave soon and whom we may never see again. That is heartbreaking and I can't go down that road right now. However, we would rather love without worrying because people need love now...not just if everything will turn out ok. That is why day-by-day is a God-send. It is a lesson in baby steps and leaning on Him.
It has been 3 days since we have had Little Man, and it has been nice. His bedtime routine is my favorite---not because there's finally quiet time, but because we get to hold him and read to him and say night-night to Jesus, and tell him that we love him very much.
Little Man, te quiero mucho.
3 comments:
Great job, Lou, giving the little man what he really needs--love, food, laughs, stability, and the best of all story time and prayers. thinking about you and praying too all goes well. Pray for us too especially for Lil girl.
I am so glad things are working out so far with little man and child care etc. You and John will make such an important and special impact on his life...thanks for being such a great example to all of us of sacrifice, love and caring!
Each foster baby that came into our home was held, loved and told that Jesus loved them, over and over and over again. "Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it".
I cannot think of better people to help in the training of little children than you and John.
I will be praying for you and your chickadees - those that come for a little training and those that stay for longer...
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