This morning, I knew there was going to be a mess. But it was soooooo worth it. Our little Chicky girl LOVES bananas. She loves to eat bananas. She is currently in the "I'm too cool to be fed" stage, and will only eat things she can feed herself. Bananas are great for that, except they get smashed all over her, her clothes, in between her fingers, her high chair, on the floor, and probably even some left over gunk on the ceiling. But, so worth it. During her banana time, she is silent. She is happen . I was able to do dishes, knowing that she was fully entertained.
But my word! The mess. I think I spent more time cleaning it up, that she spent time devouring her treasured banana. The peace and quiet, the ability to get dishes done....it was worth it. And if I am honest, she will probably get another banana today. And maybe we will plant a banana tree in the back yard, so we never run out.
As much as the kid messes drive me bonkers, I can clean those up. With the sweep of a broom, swish of a mop, and some wet wipes, this mama is ready for anything. Life isn't always like that.
Sometimes it is messy, and I feel like there is nothing I can do.
I sit in the presence of the Lord, and wait.
I wait on Him. I listen. I persevere.
Mostly there is a lot of waiting.
And leaning in on Him. He is the only one that provides comfort and understanding.
Foster care, is stinkin messy my friends. I want to take a bucket of bleach and clean it all up, but it just doesn't work that way. It's not a one time fix.
I want to see renewal and redemption in the foster care system.
I want to see what is done in the dark brought into the light.
I want birth parents to learn how to parent, how to break the generational sin in their life, and start fresh.
I want to be a part of loving on kids. I want to be a part of loving on parents.
I want their to be consquences for parents.
I want decisions to be made in the best interest of the children.
Until then, I will pray. I will wait on the Lord. I will continue to open my home to the littles that need it, and I will love on parents. The last one is particularly tough for me.
