In yesterday's newspaper there was a story about a woman who was abandoned by an 'aunt' when she was 1 year in a children's home. The home only knew her first name and gave her a second name because she looked like a certain tribe. 50years down the line, she is trying to trace her family. The challenge is no body knows where to start because they do not know her real names nor her family name. They do not have any details on her family background. As I read that story I was sad for the lady, despite having her own family now she still would love to know her people.
I thought to myself how we take things for granted. The fact that you are born into a certain family and you can trace your roots is so important. Place yourself in that ladies shoes, when you say your name,you almost second guess yourself. You aren't even sure about your age,relatives are they dead or alive. But thank God that despite all these challenges, she has moved on in life.
Today is a sad day for me and my family. My aunt who has been unwell finally rested last night and we say that the Lord is sovereign. Though we cry and moan we are comforted in that fact that we are family and that we will stand with each other through this. I still haven't got the boldness to call my cousins(her children) but I know the Lord will strengthen us.
Family is key and may we value each other. No family is perfect ,that much I know but there is a reason why God values families. We learn to love unconditionally, we overlook each others weaknesses and limitations and just love freely.
Lets treasure our loved ones and let them know they are loved.
I thought to myself how we take things for granted. The fact that you are born into a certain family and you can trace your roots is so important. Place yourself in that ladies shoes, when you say your name,you almost second guess yourself. You aren't even sure about your age,relatives are they dead or alive. But thank God that despite all these challenges, she has moved on in life.
Today is a sad day for me and my family. My aunt who has been unwell finally rested last night and we say that the Lord is sovereign. Though we cry and moan we are comforted in that fact that we are family and that we will stand with each other through this. I still haven't got the boldness to call my cousins(her children) but I know the Lord will strengthen us.
Family is key and may we value each other. No family is perfect ,that much I know but there is a reason why God values families. We learn to love unconditionally, we overlook each others weaknesses and limitations and just love freely.
Lets treasure our loved ones and let them know they are loved.
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