Tear Jerker

One of our boys had his court date on Tuesday. On their court dates, their biological mothers and grandmothers are allowed to come see them. This girl came with her grandma and they went and got her baby boy. They held him and fed him and then it was time for his nap. While he was napping, they both fell asleep on the couch waiting for him to get up. It was really sweet. She went in and got him after his nap time and fed and played with him for awhile.

Hallie and I have been learning these 2 beautiful songs in Chinese. Showhwa (works here 8-5 all week) taught us. :) We have been practicing them and figuring out the translations. It really helps us to learn and we have been able to recognize some Chinese characters because of it. Anyway, these songs talk about how awesome God is and how you cannot see Him but you know He is always there through the awesome things He does. One of the songs was written by a guy who owned an orphanage and it is sung by a girl who grew up in the orphanage. Hallie and I had it up on youtube and the babies grandmother was listening to it with us. She started crying and then she came over and sang it with us. It was just so cool that we could share Jesus with them and we do not even speak the same language. Then, Hallie was on facebook and she is friends with the family who is adopting this boy. The family was online when the biological family was here and Hallie translated things they wanted to say to each other. The biological mom thanked them so much for taking care of her baby boy and the adoptive family said how greatful they were and how hard they pray for them. This was extremely emotional on all three sides. They decided it was time to go so they handed over her baby..the grandma came over and gave Hallie and I a big hug and said "Woh I knee" which means I love you. Hallie and I cried lots. They both left in tears. It was sooo hard to see.

I cannot even imagine being 17 and having to say goodbye to my son forever. But, how awesome God is. He uses even the worst situations to show His love and to prove that He will never leave our side. We need to stop ignorning Him and start doing what He has planned.

I was talking to one of the adoptive families the other day and I told them how I finally felt like I am where I am supposed to be, where God wants me. They pointed out to me that not many people can say that. Some people dread waking up and going to work or school or wherever. Why? Where would I be if I had given up on the idea of coming to Taiwan...if I would have listened to the people who did not think I would be able to do it. I would still be in the hole I dug for myself. I would not be growing in myself of my faith. I would still be drowning in my depression. Why did I chose to ignore God before? Look at this awesome opportunity He provided for me. I could have so easy ignored like I have. But for once, I said ok. Believe, I was so scared. And it has not been easy by any means. However, the benefits...once you finally put all your trust and faith in God, He really can do anything. Look where I am now. I look back now and I can see how He was plotting things in my life that would lead me here. Wow. What if every single one of us said, "Ok God, you take the reigns." Think of how our lives would be changed. So why do we continue to wake up everymorning dreading the day ahead of us? Why do we sit at home being jealous of the people who have decided to listen to Him. I do not think everyone is called to travel around the world... Maybe it something as simple as giving the random person who popped in your head a call telling them your praying for them and you love them. Those random thoughts happen for a reason. Or maybe its vacuuming for your Mom before she gets home from work. Think of how good these things make you feel. Not only yourself, but think of how you feel when these things happen to you. God loves this. He has called us to love each other. And He loves us so much that He sent His only son. What are we doing to tell Him we love Him too?