This city is such a contradiction. It is surrounded by mountains, the Himalayas (not just any mountains), which are incredibly beautiful. Yet, the air is full of pollution. It has some of the most beautiful people that I have ever seen and yet the city is run down and FULL of trash. You see people in their colorful clothing with sparkles going to eat or party, next to a child that is more than filthy and huffs just to survive the hopelessness. The air can smell of sweet incense, dirty animals, smog, and sweat all at the same time. There is a cacophony of sounds that start from sun up and don't stop until midnight or so. It is almost as if you can see heaven and hell in one moment.
Today we spent another day talking to the head of the children's home, playing with the kids, and looking into the possible future. It is amazing to me that God has brought us to this possible future. One that we have dreamed of for so long and yet thought that it was so far away. NOTHING is impossible for our God. How many of us truly believe and live that sentiment? I know it has taken me a long time to actually believe and trust that, but it is true.
The family that runs this home have done so for 14 years. They have scraped by but have continued to believe that Jesus would take care of their every need. Their faith has been tested more than most of us Westerners think possible. I wonder just how many children have a future and a hope because of this family and their faith in Jesus. I am in awe that they have continued all these years.
Today we also found out just how hard it has become for this family and how they are doing everything...including knocking door to door to survive. In the next few months if something does not change many of these children have to be sent back to the families that cannot provide for them and sent them to Kathmandu in the first place. These children will not get the chance to go to school or play or even eat one meal a day. They will be made to work and beg and other things that we simply don't want to fathom. Yes, children...all have to contribute when you are simple scraping by and surviving.
We are still working out and praying about the partnering agreement with Light for Nations children's home, but we refuse to let them simply scrap by and beg. We cannot call ourselves God's children, let alone human if we ignore their need.
Yes, there are millions in need, but we are looking at these 30 children and the family that has given their lives to provide...without taking for themselves.
We also met another pastor here in Kathmandu. He is a good friend of Bobby's and another man that will be praying on how or if to join this lifetime adventure of building families here in Nepal. As we meet and network with more like minded people the dream becomes more of a reality. We are incredibly humbled by what we are experiencing. Everyday I fall more and more in love with these people who show grace in some of the worst situations.
Dream with us, pray with us, join the adventure that God has lead us on....
Blessings,
Laurie
No comments:
Post a Comment