“When
faced with the opportunity to make a difference, I know that those who become
involved in positive ways in orphans’ lives are themselves blessed. And from that involvement, the kids begin to
understand how important they are. Once
they begin to be helped, fed, clothed, educated, nurtured, cared for, and
loved, they start to become the children and eventually adults that God
intended them to be when He created them. I truly believe that the God who
loves me also looks at orphans as extremely special. Over and over, my parents showed us how the
Bible talks about taking care of widows and orphans. God created each one unique, with gifts and
abilities like no one else, for His purposes in this world. Being able to explain that to orphans is an
amazing experience, to tell them God’s story, like: ‘The best dad out there – God - loves you so
much and wants to adopt you into His family.’
I’ve always found this to be the best, most encouraging thing you can
tell an orphan, that we’re all adopted into the family of God. Follow it up with a long hug, and then a
lifetime of caring and commitment so that they have a chance to become all that
God created them to be.”
Here's a link about the orphanage that the Tewbows have established in the Philippines:http://www.timtebowfoundation.org/uncle-dicks-home
Bonnie, have been enjoying reading about your adoption journey. Thank you for sharing openly and publicly about your experience. When God does fantastic things we enjoy "putting it out there" Don't we? I know I do. I continuing to pray for you and your children and for the day when you all shall meet and begin the fantastic journey of becoming bonded, beloved and belonging!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the prayers and encouragment! I was a little hesitant at first to put our journey out there for everyone to see, but I'm glad I did. Yes, it's great to share with others the fantastic things God is doing!
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