No Orphan To God

It was so good seeing the orphans again. Greeting them at the street as the bus dropped them off after school. Familiar faces jumped into our arms and it was beautiful. Seven, only seven remain of around 35. The old orphanage got shut down last year leaving these kids without love and a home. Some returned back to people who dropped them off to begin with and others remain unaccounted for to this day. Breaks my heart thinking of where they could be. God knows. I have to let the truth of His faithfulness overpower my fears. He loves them more than Inever could. He loved them first.

The kids rushed to their rooms to change out of their school uniforms and were surprised to find that we had painted their new home. So many smiles. So many hugs. So much pizza! Lots of fun things took place. We played in the dirt, some played fútbol, some got their nails painted (including Joshua and I). It was a perfect day of just loving Gods children the way He would have us. These kids are so strong. I will never know exactly the strength of their hearts. I don't know their pain. I just love them. 4 o'clock in the morning these children travel the distance to fill their water barrels that give them water for two hours of the day. Two hours of water. Just two. 

 

 

 

I was afraid of what saying goodbye to these sweet babies would be like this year. I was afraid it would hurt. Surprisingly it was peaceful. Of course I hate the time apart, but my heart knew it wouldn't be the last time. I know God has a part of my heart here still for a purpose. My heart has finally recognized the truth to "see you later" verses "goodbye". I am so overwhelmed with joy. I am fully content with my current placement and current calling. I don't know how long He will have me here, but I'm thankful. So thankful. 

 

  

P.s. I didn't know I could fall more in love with Joshua, but it happened. I cannot believe how perfect God planned this. He has gifted me beyond my understanding. He loves me that much.