A hard decision

Parenting in general is not for the faint of heart! can I get an amen????  but parenting a foster child /children is not an easy task either... Doug and I about 2 weeks ago had to make a decision that would change these boys lives forever. was it easy?? NO! was it a quick one?? NO! was it the best decision?? yes... God continued to press on our hearts that this was just not working out. Andrew had become a nomad having no room to call his own (I won't go into any details but I am praying it will get it out of my mind and Andrews), the house that we made sure had peace was turned upside down, our older kiddos were so conflicted with the disobedience, and in the end this was the best decision ... HARD decision.. you think of the what ifs and your mind goes in all directions... you think about your own kiddos in this journey, you think about the long term effects on the boys, you think about soooo much that at times you think your head will explode! BUT in all that.... the peace and presence of the Lord calms the heart.. God revealing this is the best decision with conformation.... What He does in you through this process is revealing, comforting, and reminding you that you are loved! I have dealt with every emotion that is possible. I trust God will take the seeds that were planted in our home and pray that they fell on good soil and these boys would come to know Jesus at a very young age.. E already ask question and understands SOOO much for a 4 year old... may they take this home with them forever!!! I will miss so much about these boys.... was it easy.... no..... BUT God has been faithful! I am thankful that we took this journey! will we take another journey?? yes... God has revealed that the infants and Young toddlers are the best fit for our family. We will take about a 2 month break and then open our home again! would you pray for the boys on January 10? We will always have a special place in our heart for E and N! Praying that we will see E on his 5th birthday to celebrate :)

God tells us He has a special concern for orphans. He is the "Father to the fatherless," and He expects His Church to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. James 1:27 speaks to us boldly, stating that "pure and undefiled religion is to care for orphans and widows in their distress."

If God is impressing on hearts to care for the orphans I pray they would act and not sit back .....