It's the downside to being who I am, a momma to many. "Children" here, there, on the other side of the world, and my heart rips.
I miss them. All of them. The ones following GOD's will & direction and the ones running from HIS voice. I want to scoop each of my kids and hold them for just a moment, remind them how much I love & believe in them but more than that remind them how much the KING of KINGS loves them.
A call from Kona the other night thrilled & wrecked me.
"Momma, I think I'm suppose to commit to a year in South Africa (AFRICA?!?!?!) and live out CHRIST's love to the people of Cape Town. What do you think?"
What do I think?! ARRGG!!! I think 8 weeks in Africa with a missions team is way easier to digest than my darling girl smack dab in the middle of HUGE city still reeling with the aftermath of apartied.
"Sweetheart, If GOD is telling you to go, then you need to go. HE will provide and protect you."
COME HOME!!! I miss you! I want to fashion a feast and listen as you tell stories of GOD's amazing love & grace lived out through you in Kona as you eat and laugh and you're here...
"You're a sparrow, baby girl. Sparrows are made to fly. GOD will not let you fall. You have to fly."
And as I release this wonderful child, ok she's 20 but still, into the wonderful journey GOD has set before her my heart tears just a little. The hardest part of being a momma to many is watching each of them spread their wings & fly. Yes, it is joyous but oh how is hurts to watch them leave.
So I pray, a lot, for each of the beautiful children GOD's blessed me with over the years and know when I've done what GOD has asked me to do I can rest knowing GOD has each one of them in the palm of his hand & no one can pluck them out.
This Christmas season, I'm thankful for my "extra" kids;
A call from Kona the other night thrilled & wrecked me.
"Momma, I think I'm suppose to commit to a year in South Africa (AFRICA?!?!?!) and live out CHRIST's love to the people of Cape Town. What do you think?"
What do I think?! ARRGG!!! I think 8 weeks in Africa with a missions team is way easier to digest than my darling girl smack dab in the middle of HUGE city still reeling with the aftermath of apartied.
"Sweetheart, If GOD is telling you to go, then you need to go. HE will provide and protect you."
COME HOME!!! I miss you! I want to fashion a feast and listen as you tell stories of GOD's amazing love & grace lived out through you in Kona as you eat and laugh and you're here...
"You're a sparrow, baby girl. Sparrows are made to fly. GOD will not let you fall. You have to fly."
And as I release this wonderful child, ok she's 20 but still, into the wonderful journey GOD has set before her my heart tears just a little. The hardest part of being a momma to many is watching each of them spread their wings & fly. Yes, it is joyous but oh how is hurts to watch them leave.
So I pray, a lot, for each of the beautiful children GOD's blessed me with over the years and know when I've done what GOD has asked me to do I can rest knowing GOD has each one of them in the palm of his hand & no one can pluck them out.
This Christmas season, I'm thankful for my "extra" kids;
Tony, US Navy, Bremerton, WA
Tracy, Wenatchee, WA
Stephanie, East Wentachee, WA
Taylor, East Wenatchee, WA/ Tansania, Africa
Taren, Kona, HI/Lake County, CA/Mozambique, Africa
Jessica, Simpson University, Redding, CA/Lake County, CA
I love you! ~ Momma Sherwood
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