my kids
I scooped up Nkosi as soon as I saw him. (He’s “my” little two-year-old at the local orphanage.) I was relieved to find him much healthier than he’d been. As I held him in my arms, I prayed and spoke blessings over him. Nkosi’s name means “Little Warrior”, and that’s a promise I love to remind him of.
I got to do Peaberry’s bedtime routine with her. While she was heavier in my arms than the last time I rocked her, she still fit perfectly. I sang my go-to song for her, snuggled her close, and whispered sweet nothings everythings to her. She is more beautiful than ever, and I love her more than I could possibly explain.
I had a play-doh date with my Siloh. We sat on the floor making penguins and pancakes, and though he’s grown up a lot, it felt like no time at all had passed. “I missed you so much,” I told him again. He looked up at me and whispered his reply: “I was at work.” I couldn’t help but laugh as my heart melted even more.
Dang.
I really missed my kids in Africa…
Oh, Deece. Entiendo.
My face and my heart are smiling for you.
You’re ever in my thoughts…
smiling here….
Nkosi!!! Sometimes when I am praying for you, I go to the picture of you holding Nkosi last year. I fell in love with Nkosi you know that. Thank you for loving on him and speaking blessings together and a very big God, Nkosi will be a strong little man again.
“I was at work” wrecked me.
I still can’t believe how good Nkosi looks and how he’s walking so well. Lerato’s teeth are coming in that I kind of accidentally knocked out and Katlheho’s talking soooo much and he actually said my name last weekend. It’s so great to see those kids at Hope House.
Yeah! Soooo precious! Glad you went there to see your babies :)
did u just change ur banner or am I now just noticing it? I really like it!!! It pops!
it’s new!
and “pops” was how i described what i wanted to the guy who designed it. so it made me smile to hear you say “it pops”! yessssss!
YES!!!
I am happy for the time you have to hold little ones there! :)
The next time you hold them – may God impress upon your heart that He is
holding you, too.
What a mental picture, you praying over Nkosi like that. I can’t help but picture God doing that over US, wanting us to rise up and be “little warriors” that He has so many plans for, too!
Oh I love those words. That is what our Heavenly Daddy does. Wow!
mmmmm…. so, so true!
Kids are miraculous that way.
I agree with Mo, I like this banner better than the last one.
thanks for sharing!
it sounds like a day at home with my two children…don’t know what i would do without them!!!
… I loved that as we drove away from you the other night, Siloh said, “I waited a long time to see her”… my kiddos love you too.
This post, made a tear run down my cheek… just so you know…
and by the way- LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your header right now
when you called to tell me that, it just got me, kitty. just that he even CAN articulate that now, gets me!
i do love your kids. so, so much.
I cannot stop smiling! I love how God is reminding you of where your heart thrives. :) Yeah God! Proud of you and continuining to pray!
And, yeah. I’ve been soaking in the header for a while. I think I caught it just as you changed it – because I saw different a different banner when I refreshed the other day. I love it. And… I’m reading this again and almost crying… at work.
awww! so sweet. seriously.
i love how you insist on reminding nkosi of his name’s meaning. i think it’s beautiful.
love the new header.
okay this seriously did bring tears to my eyes.
dang ginaaaaaaaaaaaaaa i love you.
and I LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU.
What an awesome post! So sweet! I love Nkosi’s name!
Alece – this is so beautiful and so warm! I’m glad you are there… My heart soars for you, that you get to hug your Africa again. :)
What incredibly beautiful moments.
Your words warm my own heart.
Thank you for sharing them.
p.s.
don’t forget to bring one home for me as a souvenir. kthnx
*blink*
please blink a lot today.
i love you.
*blinking so much, my eyes are closed!*
Yay!!!! I’m so glad you had those happy moments!!!
And hey – I like that header you have now!
This is a good read.
Isn’t it amazing the amount of healing that can come from little ones and the hugs they give our hearts? So glad you’re getting some good hugs!
Glossing…
can use some extra lip gloss today…
I’ll stay glossed all day…
Love you!
*heart melting*
oh man…those kiddos will do that to ya. those moments seem to fill up the heart like almost nothing else can. i am so blessed to have at least TWO of the moments daily.
These kids are all so special! Nkosi is one very special little boy that so many people adore. Kids are so special…when you are feeling down they can feel it, and they will hug you tighter. I love kids! SO glad you got some special moments!
love this post.