I'll be honest. I had myself convinced that Betty's orphanage was one of the good ones. I think I needed to do that to leave her there when I left in May. Well, it's not. Not even close. It's awful and the kids are living in deplorable conditions and it makes me sick. And then I had to watch my mom get wrecked -- just like I did back in May. To realize that this is "life" for these babies and that many of them have no hope. It is wrenching. Then to realize that your granddaughter spent almost two years of her life there.... I think it was too much and it left her in a heap. Been there. As she said, "I'm just glad we can have one. Help one. But there are so many."
As we talked about that, I said, maybe Betty (Leah) will be a seed for others. Maybe she will convict others. Maybe she will start something in my church or my mom's church or my sister's. Maybe God will use her in a mighty way.... We just don't know. But for now, it hurts and it's awful and we have to leave so many here.... Wrecked.
Typing away while Leah is exploring her new world and calling me "Mama" incessantly and trying out her new cups and new toys and eyeing my computer with two-year-old intrigue. She copies everything we say. Praise God! SUCH a good sign.
And, here she is:
Anyone else notice what Leah has in her right hand and who is NOT freaking out? It's a Ugandan miracle. :)
Last but not least -- gotcha beautiful. So emotional:
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Oh Deb...I cannot stop crying. After reading about the orphanage. Oh my gosh. YES I am glad you have Leah!!!!!!! Can you take pics of the orphanage or would we not want to see it?...mght bring it to real reality for others.
And then seeing more picsof her loving on you and smiling and calling you Momma...oh my goodness. Like you said about Brynn, "too cute (and beautiful!) for words!"
beautiful!
Crying! God WILL use her to open peoples eyes... we need her!!! I am so proud of you my sweet friend!! Loved seeing Seth and Leah together!! Praying!
The last picture is amazing -- simply amazing.
Kelly
from www.wearegraftedin.com
you and your precious leah :)
So happy to see Leah in your arms, safe at last!!
I know what you mean about wrecked, been there, done that, can't ever go back, even though what it means doesn't always feel good. Bill too, he will be back in Uganda in a few short months.
Thank you Lord for Leah being with her family!
So happy for you to finally have your girl in your arms. What a cutie. That smile could melt anybody's heart. There is no doubt she will convict the hearts of others when she is finally home.
My heart is SO happy for you and I agree with the above... the last picture says it all... FINALLY Mommy gets to hold her baby. From the womb or from miles... the wait is so long and SOOOO amazing once the moment happens!! WUHOOOOO
Oh Deb I'm so happy for you and your family. I love the picture of you cuddling your little girl and so happy to hear you are all settling in beautifully. Keep updating the blog so we can get to know Leah through your eyes. Take care!
Oh so happy to see her in your arms! Thank you, Jesus!!!!
Ah Deb SO very happy for you!! I imagine every long moment without her is just melting away now that she is with you. Keren told me what a fantastic moment you had at the home yesterday and she felt truly priviliged to witness it. Will be lifting you, Seth and LEah (Betty) up in the days and months ahead as you bond and get to know each other. Big hugs to you all - thank you so much Jesus!! xa
Beautiful! At last! Together!
Yahoooooooooooooooo and Yippeee Jesus as our friend Linny says!!
Love love the pictures!
The part about how deplorable the conditions are?? It is killing me girlfriend...killin' me...I am beginning to feel tormented by the plight of the orphan...it's gotta be the way it's supposed to be though, don't ya' think? I've got to do more..
PS You taking pictures for me? Ya' know what I'm talking about, right?? xo
Oh Debi...so beautiful. I see the tear rolling down your cheek. Such a beautiful picture of you rescuing your baby girl and her rescuing you from your worries about her! Love you.
For some reason your blog wasn't showing up on my feed and adjusting with the twins, though I continued to pray, I missed EVERYTHING. So today, the six month anniversary of the twins being home, I get to celebrate by reading the beautiful journey to Leah. Awesome!!!!!
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