Dearest Son,
I am sorry we will not be there when you wake. This is the way it must be for a time, please understand. Thank you for laughing and smiling with us, even though we spent only a brief time together. Please dont let our tears today let you think that you have been anything but wonderful.
You will find in your crib a teddy bear from your brother and sister and a blanket with a red stitched heart from us.
While we are gone, please be strong, take heart, and know that our absence is only temporary. We will return soon and take you home.
You are an orphan no more.
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
6 comments:
Great, I get pictures and am happy, read your blog and am sad. What a beautiful statement, "You are an orphan no more." I will be in prayer for you as you journey home.
What a beautiful letter - starting the day with tears, now! A blog where you make us laugh until we cry and then you touch us so that we cry! We will continue to pray for you in this journey! Tom & Debbie
I am the wife of MSgt Paul Hinen. He was so moved, inspired and blessed at being by your side for your last visit with little Owen. You're story has left a definite imprint on his heart and he wanted to share that with me. It made him even consider adding another child to our brood....but 9 is most certainly enough for anybody so I think we're done! With the youngest going on 16 and the oldest being 28...we'll wait for grandchildren... God bless you and your family during this time of trial, patience, and wonder. Owen is destined for greatness! Bless you for obeying the calling of the Lord. Trina Hinen
I don't know any other way to leave you a message, so I'll leave it here. Thanks for your comments on my blog. I do remember meeting you on my way to Bishkek. I have a few co-workers who regularly volunteer at orphanages around Bishkek. What is the name of the one where your son is? I hope all is well at home.
That is definitely powerful!
Okay...I didn't really want to leave this here, but I didn't see an email. :)
You may be interested in the book Orphans and the Fatherless: Making Ourselves Known.
If you want to check it out, go to www.orphansandthefatherless.com
Have a good day!
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