So, I was at the hospital this morning, as usual, and a man came in carrying a little baby. I smiled at him, naturally, and he turned the baby around so I could see him. I smiled again and made some kind of "aaahhh" noise, so the guy handed me the baby. Which was wonderful because I haven't held a baby since I left home.
I was holding him when a lady walked in and plopped another baby in my husband's lap. That one was a girl but she looked much smaller. The lady turned and walked away and the man pointed to both of them and raised two fingers.
"Twins?" I asked. Another guy, can't remember his name, was walking by and turned to tell me, "yes, yes, twins." (having random people who speak a little english is nice)
I thought they were about three months old. They weren't too healthy looking but their faces were a little chubby... they needed a bath, badly. But, oh, they were so precious.
Then a nurse came out to look at them. She yelled at the mom for awhile. I caught that they only fed the babies once or twice a day. Then I realized that they only fed them rice and water. Then I found out that they were SEVEN MONTHS OLD! They were so tiny and weak... the boy couldn't even hold his head up.
Later I found out that they offered Nelson and Mary the little girl. The guy said he loved her but not as much as the boy and he didn't think that she'd live. Nelson and Mary said, no. Which is a no brainer because they are in their eighties!
But I wasn't there. I would have taken her. I would have at least taken care of her while I was here. She was so little and so beautiful. I cringe to think what might happen. Nelson and Mary gave them food and clothes for them... but I just keep praying.
Lord, you know how I'd give anything to have a baby. If that little girl isn't going to make it, have them bring her back. Don't let her die because she doesn't have enough food. We'll feed her, Jesus...
you know that if we're suppose to adopt while we're here you will have to make it clear to us. I would take any child that was offered but you'll have to make it crystal clear to Amos. So far it's been okay because all the kids we've seen have been fed and clothed... but I can't handle starving babies.
Yet, I know you love that little girl even more that I do. You created her and you think she's precious. If she lives, let her find you. Please, Lord. |
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