The Earthquake. Finally.

G's buddy, 6 months older, often tells his family about his memories of Haiti.

G - never.

When he was first home, a trip in an elevator - feeling the floor move - would cause TERROR - screaming, clawing his way close to me - But he's never talked about it.  Earthquake, orphanage, anything.

He's been home over three years.  Plenty of opportunities.  Never.

On a recent morning we were cuddling.  I mentioned the orphanage.  And stories came out. 

How he felt the "rumbling in my heart."  Everyone was screaming and ran outside.  Then someone came and got him.  Took him outside, then inside, then outside.  The children all held hands outside.  There was no food.  If there was an earthquake here, our house wouldn't fall because "it's too short."  And more.

Memories of terror held silently in a little boy's mind.

Anniversary of Haiti's Earthquake

One year ago, I begged God to save my son and bring him home.

And God did it.

"The LORD reigns forever,

your God, O Zion, for all generations.

Praise the LORD."

Psalm 146:10

Today would be a great day to take a minute and pray for Haitian people.  So many need rescue.  And God can do it.

Best Christmas Music

Love love love this CD.



After the earthquake in Haiti - when I knew that G was alive but adoption paperwork had been destroyed - when I wasn't sure if he'd ever be able to come home - when I was staying awake all day & night trying to make something happen - when I sobbed without crying because there were no more tears & no time to waste

- when I felt despair closing in around me

- then I needed to fight back.  And the only way to do that was to acknowledge that God is good.  To drown out every other thought and replace them with the certainly that God is in control, and His plans are good, and His plans cannot fail.  In the bible, God promises joy to his people.  I don't remember which verses I was holding on to then.  Here are some that might help you, if you need them today....

"He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy.”  Acts 14:17

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."  Romans 15:13

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.." Galatians 5:22

"Though you have not seen Jesus, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy," 1 Peter 1:8

So - in the middle of the night - I would put this CD on - with the songs "Unspeakable Joy" & "Glory in the Highest" on repeat - and I would sing until I was really singing.... until I was grounded, remembering what is true, and giving God the praise He deserved regardless of how my circumstances looked to me.

I bought an extra copy of the CD to give away to one of you.

Send me an email or leave me a comment if you are interested.

I'll do a drawing this weekend.


p.s. I know people don't like to comment, but if you win, you'll be happy; I'll be happy.
We'll have unspeakable joy.  Trust me.