Yesterday was amazing. We went to one of African Hearts ministries’ boys home out in a village outside of Kampala. It was a beautiful day- we worked in corn fields, played cards, sang, danced, and loved on each other. I made a sweet friend, George, who made me a beautiful bracelet and necklace with some of his finest beads. These boys have very little… They were rescued from abusive homes, the slums, the streets- some former drug addicts, some forced into a life they didn’t ask for or want. But they all have the joy of the Lord and a sparkle in their eyes now, thanks to this ministry.
Two of the smallest boys (5-6 years old now) were forced out of their home by their dad every morning at 5am and not allowed back in until 11pm. For the entire day, they fended for themselves.
Another boy’s dad was an alcoholic and a thief. He would stuff his son in a box and ask a store owner if he could leave the box til morning. The boy would stay crammed in that box all day, and when the store would close, he would climb out, steal all the valuables, and climb back in the box until his dad picked him up. If he didn’t do it, he was badly beaten. One day he ran away to a feeding program this ministry sponsors and told them he didn’t want to hide in the box anymore. Now he is full of life and joy.
I needed that experience yesterday. These kids have nothing by our standards- no running water, no toilets, no electricity, and their food is cooked in a chicken coupe- but they are rich in the Lord. It was an AMAZING day… Here are some pictures…
And when I got on the computer to tell you about this today, I had an evil email in my box. Evil. Hateful. Hurtful. Insensitive. I wondered how anyone calling themself a Christian could treat someone in such a hard situation that way? It almost ruined my day… But then I remembered the smiles on those boys, those hours I spent in the corn fields of Africa laughing and talking and getting to know some of the most incredible people, those songs about life and love and Jesus they wrote and performed, and those dances that could only be danced by people who have the joy of the Lord… and I know God gave me that gift yesterday to get through today and the days to come.
Your encouragement matters. Your prayers matters. Your fighting for us matters. And we could never ever thank you enough. Ever. Love you all…
Meghan,
I don’t know you, but I have been following your story and praying for you. My husband and I feel called to adopt from Uganda. We are not very far in our process, but this news is disheartening. I have been amazed by your courage and faith. It has challenged my faith and increased my passion for the orphans of Africa. God is and will continue to use this for his glory. I pray continued strength and grace for you, and that God will work in the hearts of the Ugandan judges. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
Keep on going! I am praying for you all!!! I miss those boys at the boys home! Their lives really changed me and I will never forget.
Meghan,
So sorry to hear about the wicked e-mail. Just forget it and move on and don’t let it ruin your JOY!!! People don’t “get it” many times.
One thing I know is this….
“Delay’s do not always mean NO!!!”
So hang in there and persevere….there are more divine appointments for you while you are still there I am sure. Your awareness is being raised way past the bar and this will be part of your “story” one day when all is said and done.
We are praying over here!
Be blessed….
Joyce and Don Mahan
I just wanted to drop a line and say that I am praying for you! All of you are constantly in my heart. I know that God will move these mountains.
LOVED reading about your day with the boys!! Aren’t they precious?! That place is beaming with hope! I ache to work in those fields with you. I have never liked yard work till I did some in Ssenge! Haha! So much fun!!
I am praying for you every day!!!
Lexie
Hi there, just started reading and first time commenting. Just want you to know that I am praying for you! What an amazing experience you are having there. I am so touched by your story and will be checking in and hoping for good news!!! I used to work in international adoption before becoming a stay at home mom, so adoption is very close to my heart and I hope to be adding to our family by adoption also! What amazing work you are doing and you are an inspiration. Take good care!
Erin
I’m so sorry that you received an evil e-mail! Your doing such a great job!!!! I’m so proud of you and the strong Woman of God that you have become. I’m glad you had a great day with the boys. I loved the pictures. Keith A. Craft, quotes – Every time you choose to be positive, especially in a negative situation, you are calling your Greatness to the forefront of your life. You are accomplishing great things that others only dream about.
1 Corinthians 13:4- 7
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
When I think about you, I think about LOVE , you have so much love for others.
I Love You,
Donna
Meghan! So glad you had a great day with those boys and your friends! God is so good and knew you needed that day! sorry about that awful letter…i just dont understand people sometimes…thankful God helped you focus on the good and to just not even give a moments notice to that letter…it doesn’t deserve any attention! love ya and praying for ya!
Meghan, do not let one comment deter you or pull you down. Or let you lose faith in the goodness of all others. Hang in there.
satan came to steal, kill, and destroy God’s precious children…..he can’t
take away the salvation God freely gave us thru the lifesaving BLOOD of
our SAVIOR, JESUS, so he tries to wound us. PLEASE don’t listen to
what evil things even “so-called christians” say….Keep your eyes on the
author and finisher of our faith…JESUS….
Praying for His peace to surround you and all the families fighting the
darkness in the African nations, over the children they are rescuing to
have wonderful, loving families.
Lovingly,
Sandy in NC
praying for you. thank you for going to get Moses.
Praying for your situation daily, God is gonna show himself true, loving and miraculous for your family. It may not look how you think it should, I know, we had everything go wrong with our adoption of Abel. What should have taken 4 months took 12 months. Hang in there. HIS timing is perfect. Don’t give the devil credit for what God may be doing. Look at the amazing experience you had today. You never know what HE is up to in the delay, but don’t ever doubt that HE is up to some good. Hold tight to HIM Meghan, He has you and HE has this.
Much Love. The Turners
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