Who could’ve imagined the magnificence of this journey. I was one of those people who had it all under control. All of the goals that I set for myself were being accomplished all according to plan – my plan. Now, I know there is a greater plan and so humbly – I yield. Who could’ve imagined what joy I would come to know becoming a Mom. First through third…all a blessing! I’m not saying that I haven’t known trials, tribulations or even heartache. What I know is that I am to count it all joy. I appreciate every milestone – no matter how small. I know unconditional love. I am learning how to think of myself less. I hope to one day be entirely selfless. I have learned the importance of hope. I seek possibilities where none seem obvious. I let love light the way. I let my heart fuel the search and my hope sustain me. Without hope, the question would be – why bother. I count it all joy – every tear, every barrier, every step (or two) backward, every tough moment, every time a defeating thought comes, every battle, every no, every person who has no idea about this journey, and every happy face I muster the courage to put on when I don’t feel like smiling. It has all brought me to this moment where I can give thanks to God for what he has brought me and my family through. I count it all joy so that I can continue to hope.
Every child?
Every child has possibilities? The short answer – YES! Every child!!
I once heard a teacher talk about a child in terms that I found astounding. She talked about this student as if his life was over; as if he weren’t worth her time; as if he (or she) had no reason to bother. The teacher had no hope in this child or his future nor did the student. My heart sank. I still feel pain for this child who I didn’t even know. How might this student ever succeed, if the very person who is supposed to be educating him doesn’t believe he can. For a child to have hope and live in pursuit of their possibilities – the adults in a child’s life must believe in them.
There are a lot of issues out there. I am not naive to that. Kids and families are battling for survival and for other basic life needs. Devoted teachers and other passionate professionals who work in service to children are tirelessly looking for ways to achieve successful outcomes for children.
We must all possess the fundamental belief in the possibilities of ALL children. We must stand firm on the promises of God.
We must first know that every child belongs on this earth. When anyone wonders what on earth is this child here for…we must confidently and boldly say – for God’s purpose.
- Jeremiah 1:5 says – “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee…”
- Psalms 139:14 says – “…for I am fearfully and wonderfully made…”
- Psalms 119:73 says – “Thy hands have made me and fashioned me…”
- Exodus 4:11 says – “…Who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the Lord?“
- St. John 9:1-3 says – “And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, ” Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.”
