Talked with Michelle and Kelly night before last. They are all doing great. Mary Alan is doing wonderful! She is starting to warm up to Kelly, which he is very happy about. They went to the place where Mary Alan was found a couple of days ago. If I haven't mentioned that before, she was found under a bridge in a flower bed when she was a month old. Michelle really didn't think they would be able to find the exact bridge, but they did. If you haven't read Michelle's journal about this, you really need to. You can click here (password: seven) to get to it. She also has lots of pictures.
I will admit to you that my attitude towards Mary Alan's biological mother has not been very good. I have been angry with her; wondering how in the world any mother could just leave her tiny baby anywhere, much less in a flower bed under a bridge. But in good 'Big Sister' fashion, Michelle reminded me of some different things about this girl. The pain she surely felt leaving her infant, hoping someone would come along quickly to get her. The feeling of this being her child's only hope for a better life or even life at all. So over the past few days, I have pondered these things and actually admire this girl. Although we do not know the circumstances surrounding her giving Mary Alan up, I know it owuld be incredibly difficult. You can't carry a child for 9 months, feeling them move and grow inside of you, and not be emotionally involved. I know she could have made a much different choice with Mary Alan, that many in her country have felt was their only option. I also know that without her, we would not have this precious child as part of our family. I have not even met her, in person, yet and already I love her. So, I am thankful for the choice she made to put her in a place she would be found. I pray if she doesn't know Jesus, she will one day and He will give her peace in knowing her baby is safe and loved and cared for.
Michelle, Kelly, Annabeth, and Mary Alan travelled to Guangzhou yesterday. They will be there for the remainder of their trip. Next stop is HOME!!! And I can't wait!!!
7 Days To Go
I will admit to you that my attitude towards Mary Alan's biological mother has not been very good. I have been angry with her; wondering how in the world any mother could just leave her tiny baby anywhere, much less in a flower bed under a bridge. But in good 'Big Sister' fashion, Michelle reminded me of some different things about this girl. The pain she surely felt leaving her infant, hoping someone would come along quickly to get her. The feeling of this being her child's only hope for a better life or even life at all. So over the past few days, I have pondered these things and actually admire this girl. Although we do not know the circumstances surrounding her giving Mary Alan up, I know it owuld be incredibly difficult. You can't carry a child for 9 months, feeling them move and grow inside of you, and not be emotionally involved. I know she could have made a much different choice with Mary Alan, that many in her country have felt was their only option. I also know that without her, we would not have this precious child as part of our family. I have not even met her, in person, yet and already I love her. So, I am thankful for the choice she made to put her in a place she would be found. I pray if she doesn't know Jesus, she will one day and He will give her peace in knowing her baby is safe and loved and cared for.
Michelle, Kelly, Annabeth, and Mary Alan travelled to Guangzhou yesterday. They will be there for the remainder of their trip. Next stop is HOME!!! And I can't wait!!!
7 Days To Go
Reminds me of baby Moses :)
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