The Why's

Well we all have asked WHY before. I think over the past two months I feel like I have had a million (why's)! Shortly after we arrivied back in the states, we  recieved word that nine children were moved from the children's home back to their own homes and back to the tent orphanage. Mama was one of five brothers and sisters that left. Her mother came to the home and asked for them back. I pray that she is doing well and getting the nutrition she needs in the streets of Haiti. I prayed long and hard for God to prepare my heart for  what I would see and experience in Haiti. But I never thought I would go there and fall in love with a child. Yes, had emotions for the other children I came in contact with. But never expected to feel the way I did about WaNelson. That brings me to my question WHY?? Why couldn't I just bring him home, to love, feed, teach, and hug everyday!?! Why does God let these things happen? I just couldn't understand it, I was mad that there are orphanages all over the world full of hungry children- not just for food but hungry for LOVE! This is where we, not just us but all of Gods people come in. There should not be a single orphan! It is our job as Christ followers to watch over, care for and love all of Jesus Children! I wish I could bring all of them home. Chris and I don't meet the requirements to adopt from Haiti and wont for a few more years, or I would have started the paper work while we were there. I know what you are thinking... your thinking we are crazy because we already have four and kids and America says kids  are so expensive to raise! Well each child is a blessing in our eyes and in GOD'S eyes, and he will provide for each one. I am privileged to be a stay at home mom, we don't have a fancy house or anything super spectacular but week after week I watch God provide our family with exactly enough money to eat and pay our bills. We make it just fine. I have come to understand that God lets people come in and out of our lives for different reasons, and maybe why I can't move forward is because I am stumped and I am not doing what God wants me doing right Now. My husband reassures me that God will watch over WaNelson ( as we ask him faithfully every day to do this) and that for all we know he could be President of Haiti one day. I would be so proud if he did! I was reminded of a verse this past Sunday and would like to share it with you.

For I know the plans I have for you. "declares the Lord, " plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  Jeremiah 29:11

God has a plan for each and every one of us and I know that God has a plan for WaNelson and I have Faith in Him!

I know now that I have experienced Haiti for what God has planned for our future whatever that may be? And am thankful for all of it.

Just a note, I recently heard that WaNelson is being adopted by a family in Alabama. In a town very close to my Aunt, who knows maybe I will see him again one day :)