My first full day at Casa Bernabe started out at the church on campus. After a fun time of worship, a little boy (in the picture) that I met in the baby house 2 years ago stood in front of the church and shared things the Lord had laid on his heart. It is interesting to know a little background of this child.
My first trip to CB (Christmas Break) this little boy wouldn't allow any of the Americans to play with him or help him in any way. He would look at you and say "No!" Now I understand why he didn't want our help. He knew he wasn't just another kid at the orphanage. He had hope of having a family.
When I returned the next July, I was walking with the children from the baby house around campus and this little boy saw I teacher from the school on campus. She yelled a greeting and he yelled back. Both of them began running towards each other. They hugged each other and kissed and shared words of love to each other. During that trip, I learned that the teacher was in the possess of adopting this little boy.
Yesterday I learned that this little boy is now in this teacher's life forever. The adoption is complete! This child shared that he loved his family and that God loved him in front of the church proudly. He is so happy to be with his new family. What a journey for him and he is only 5 years old.
I am completely covered in goosebumps. Whew!! Praise God!!
ReplyDeleteIt is really neat to see a child living in the orphanage and then be able to see them in their new family. It is an amazing honor to experience this joy along side these children.
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