HAPPY 13TH BIRTHDAY, ISABELLE!
It started off by me giving her birthday present, which was a scrapbook I made for her to document the time she spent in our family. I was not 'really' sure of the reaction I would get and frankly was a little surprised when she began crying when she started to look at it.
We left and decided to go for Chinese Food for lunch. We had enough food for 4 people and laughed about how she chose Chinese Food on her 12th birthday as well! It was a little strained for conversation at the beginning, but after we talked for a bit it got easier. We talked a bit about what happened and how hard it was for all of us to go through this. I KNOW she would want back in our family in a heartbeat, but that is just not an option. I told her that no matter what, I will always love her and promised her that even though she couldn't live in our family that I would always be there for her as a friend. She is all alone, and it breaks my heart to pieces. No little girl should be ALL alone with no one they can depend on. I told her about one of my favourite versus in the bible that I depend on SO much:
James 1:2-4
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
It was a lovely visit, but too bad I was sick because I would have loved to spend more time with her. I pushed myself to go out because I promised her, but I did not feel well at all.
I'm hoping that this is the start of a new and unlikely friendship that will last for years to come!
2 comments:
This made me cry...sniffle :(
Glad you had a good lunch with Isabelle. I hope she sees as she continues to grow that you are genuinely someone who cares about her well-being.
Myrna I had the same reaction...I'm really emotional with this post too! And I agree with everything you said!
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