We did not have the good fortune of being able to take our three kids at home with us to Africa to meet Zeb. I wish we could take them when we travel to pick him up, but with airfare pushing $6000 for the three of us as it is, we're tapped out in that department.
But, the coolest and most humbling thing is that despite the fact that Zeb is simply a face in pictures and a name to our kids at home, they include him in everything, even though he's not here yet.
They keep a place for him at the table when we eat, they talk about where he'll sit in the car, they count him as one of us when we talk about how many kids we have, they remember that he also needs a new coloring book when we're shopping for treats ... he is always present even though he is thousands and thousands of miles away.
They also pray for him with such intention every single day. They pray that he wakes up with a cheerful heart ... they pray that Jesus will whisper to him that we're coming ... they pray that he is safe and that he has enough to fill his tummy ... they pray that he has fresh water ... they pray that someone prays with him at bedtime.
Children and their selfless ability to love everyone and show compassion indiscriminately is a lesson for us all.
But, the coolest and most humbling thing is that despite the fact that Zeb is simply a face in pictures and a name to our kids at home, they include him in everything, even though he's not here yet.
They keep a place for him at the table when we eat, they talk about where he'll sit in the car, they count him as one of us when we talk about how many kids we have, they remember that he also needs a new coloring book when we're shopping for treats ... he is always present even though he is thousands and thousands of miles away.
They also pray for him with such intention every single day. They pray that he wakes up with a cheerful heart ... they pray that Jesus will whisper to him that we're coming ... they pray that he is safe and that he has enough to fill his tummy ... they pray that he has fresh water ... they pray that someone prays with him at bedtime.
Children and their selfless ability to love everyone and show compassion indiscriminately is a lesson for us all.
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Love love love your kiddos' hearts... all four of them. So excited to see a picture of all of them together... soon!! -Nikki
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing family he will have! Blessings for your homecoming soon!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nikki. I suspect your kids have the same beautiful heart as you, too. Soon they will be wishing all the same things. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's so sweet of you Cindie to say that ... I think we need him more than he needs us. Can't wait to bring him home finally.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! I love that they love their brother already. Luke tells everyone he has a sister who is "too far away" and it makes me happy and sad everytime I hear those words. Soon, your little guy will not be too far away.
ReplyDeleteBecca, You're so sweet. Thank you for reading my little corner over here. All in His best time.
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