Love Can Change the World

Ry was told on trip 1 that we were allowed to ask for an update on N once a month until our pick up trip.  So, on May 2, I eagerly sent our contact an email, asking for any information they could give us about how he was doing.

The orphanage's response made me tear up as I sat in the car reading the short email they blessed us with.  I can't share it all, but I wanted to share a portion of it with you.

"N was looking for him and expecting to have another visit... He was also seeking more physical contact in terms of hugs and being held.  The psychologist at the orphanage has shared that there is a positive change in N's emotional condition after the time he spent with Mr. Frazier..."

Cue water works.

N was looking for Ry, missing him.  Not nearly as much as he is missed here, but there was obviously a deep connection made that week, despite the language problems, despite the orphanage, despite the fear, despite the confusion.  This is what love looks like.  N was shown, if ever so briefly, what is was like to feel loved for exactly who he is.  He felt love, acceptance, and a sweet father's pride for the first time, and it changed him.  He now accepts hugs from others, and doesn't get as fearful if someone holds him.  Love breaks down barriers and builds bridges.

That was only a week.  A week of the sweetest love, given from an imperfect father to a scared little boy.  Can you imagine how perfect love from a perfect father can change his sons and daughters?  The Lord loves us all more than we can imagine, and that love has the power to change everything.

Please pray for N - that his heart continues to be poured into and softened until we can finally get him home.

-K