In need, but capable. Lonely, but enveloped. Lost, but searching. Her needs are deep. She is able. Or so I thought.
The assumption was that a person at her age shouldn't need anymore help, shouldn't need parenting, shouldn't need the comfort of a close-knit family. But she does. She should be self-reliant, but does that mean she shouldn't be carried?
At what age is a family no longer needed? We decided that we would say Yes to God. Whatever He decided we could do to participate in His amazing plan, we would do. We knew our thoughts, we knew our plans, and then she came over and never left. As usual, God had something else. We promised that we would say yes to whatever child God brought to us. It took some reminding that this was actually a child, a child of HIM.
Our sweet young adult "daughter" has joined our family. I was so confused as I felt God placing her in our lives. How would this effect the dynamics of the house, we are already adjusting to a special needs daughter and an infant. How will we possibly give to one more person. God says, from what He has given, we can give. Only through Him will anything happen. My next argument was that we thought we were supposed to care for the orphans and God reminded me to care for the fatherless. I thought we were supposed to reach the un-reached and God reminded me to care for His people too. So, we knew, she would become our daughter in the most completely unconventional way.
As is His way with me, He spoke first through His word, (Basically, all of 1 Peter) and then through a friend. When I began doubting again, I was reassured through another friend who talked to my hubby and had no way to know of my concerns. I am so thankful for his continued presence in my life, His continued provision of wisdom. I know this won't be an easy road, but it is His road and I am truly excited to be on it.
1 Peter 4:8 - 9 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
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