I'm sitting in an apartment in the Dominican Republic watching 4 year old Haitian twins (Jakob & Isaak) eat lunch...sort of. There's a lot of messing with each other and every once in a while food flies...which usually ends badly so we try to keep that to a minimum. My friend has been fighting her way through the adoption process with these boys for the last 3 years, and this earthquake, that has been such a tragedy for so many, might just end up being a blessing for them. I'll tell you more about them when this thing is over but wanted to share a few things while I'm here and thinking about it.
First - we Americans are blessed beyond what we even understand. To be free to come and go as we please is a freedom so many people don't know and never will. Having to wait on a foreign government, that doesn't know you personally and doesn't necessarily have your best interests at heart, to give you permission to take your boys home is...ummm...less that ideal to say the least.
Second - How amazing is our God that He can work all things together for our good in even the worst of circumstances (Romans 8:28)? So while we're here and this small family's future seems to be in the hands of strangers, it's actually secure in God's hands and He asks us to rest in that truth. Easier said than done sometimes but that's what we're shooting for.
Third - I refuse to feel sorry for anyone who doesn't get the iTouch they've been begging for (or other new expensive desperately desired thing) because the kids here play with sticks and bottle tops and have a heck of a good time with them. We are a spoiled, whiny nation and I'm not interested in playing along anymore.
I'll be back with more later but will you all please pray pray pray for us and the other kids stuck in messy Haitian adoptions who just want to go home.
His
Jamie
Comments (7)
we take so much for granted. we want "the newest thing" those kids just want a family. that makes me feel a billion times smaller when i think about how blessed i am. Many girls like me in this world are not even allowed 2 get an education....rly makes u think
Posted by grace | February 3, 2010 6:38 PM
Haiti is an amazing country! I cant believe that no matter how much they go through,they always pull through. I just had my 12 b-day and instead of gifts I asked for money so that I could donate to Haiti and world vision. One of my friends donated to a cause for an orphanage in Africa. There are ways we can all help there call and I think we should all take action!!!
Posted by Carmen | February 4, 2010 9:44 AM
Praying for those sweet boys! And all the others looking for a forever family. And thanks for the chuckle of a picture!!!
Posted by Sandy | February 4, 2010 11:41 AM
Praying here. Not only do I have friends who adopted twins from Haiti several years ago, but I have friends who were in the earthquake and survived. It has hit home for me, in a big way.
Posted by Claire | February 4, 2010 12:47 PM
I have been praying for a little sister since I was little. God talks to me in a very special way, He told me I was gonna get one. Yesterday I was talking to my Dad about it and he said if God gave us the money we could adopt someone from Haiti! He was serious! God also told me that my brothers and I couldn't have a sister until we could get along. Havin' a really tough time with it. Please add me to yall's prayer requests!
Posted by Jamie | February 4, 2010 1:02 PM
Jamie,
I'll be praying for you--your stay in Haiti, your return trip and your friend who is adopting the boys! And yes, I agree--America is very spoiled and ungrateful for what we have! I have yet to visit another country to truly see how blessed I am, but I long to someday! I also strongly desire to adopt wherever God wants me to (Strangely, I've always been drawn to Asia...around China, Korea, Philippines etc.). God bless you very much for your willingness to write these blogs.
-Hope
Posted by Hope | February 5, 2010 12:55 AM
Wishing you the best
Posted by J Jones | February 5, 2010 7:26 AM