A Momma's Prayer

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It is hard to explain how I feel while serving in Haiti. There are moments I just have to walk away as my eyes fill with tears. There are moments where I would prefer just not to go home (providing we could get our girls here). 

But every moment I long to have all of my children in my arms- all three of them. 


I am so blessed to be here with Chris. It is fun seeing his heart explode with love for this wonderful country and the wonderful people. He is such a wonderful father. Children flock to him and he is so natural sharing love and grace with them. 


It is also a blessing to feed the children here. This momma's heart hopes that there are generous people feeding our son as he waits for us. So that his belly is full. We pray there are generous hearts meeting his needs till we can.

And those are the thoughts that sustain me. I am helping to feed other women's children, share love and grace with them, praying there are others doing the same for our son, and for all the boys and girls who wait for their parents.

Lord, in your mercy, hear this momma's prayer. 







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