Back from China. Here is a writing from day 1 in China.
We have seen the children. Here. In an orphanage.
…..God’s people.
Disabled. Deformed. Blind.
The Forgotten Ones….
Cleft lips. Babies left. Ants crawling on…..as they find…..infant left on the ground.
Hands tied. To chairs….Potty chairs. Or beds. Or bottles.
Babies rocking. Back and forth. Comfort. Soothing. Lost.
In times unending haunting….
And I see hope cling through tired eyes.
And I wonder how long it has been….eyes searched hearts to find….love.
I see bruises. One bleeding. Others shrink back as arm reaches….
With hope.
And I wonder…..
Why the brokenness. Why the head swelled two times too big.
Why the one blind. The one left.
As I hear the Lord say….Touch them.
So, I stretch out faith hands….and pray….under breath.
One shaking. Hitting head. Hands tied. In potty chair. Stops. While God words said.
A little one…while praying….turns head toward me as if to talk.
Eye Catchers.
The many.
Reachers without words.
And I wish they could speak….for how much I would have learned.
But they can’t. So, I move on.
Touching uncovered toes. Whispers of words….to heaven’s throne.
Holding fingers. Little one’s needing hope.
Inland China. Three plane rides far away from home.
Here with the forgotten ones. In foreign lands unknown.
Unseen……By a busy world.
14 Comments
Unseen by a busy world. How true and how sad, Jen.
I’d like to grab this little one right through the screen. Precious. Precious.
Oh my, this just made my stomach drop. Thank you for sharing what must have been so hard. We cannot turn away when it is hard – thank you for making me look.
Welcome home Jen…I was just wondering today if you where back yet…looking for a blog…I know these will be hard to write…hard for us to read…see…but so very important…so my busy world will not blind me. I will be praying for words to come that speak all that is in your heart…you have a gift…
blessings as you reenter….
Amy – Me too. Wanted to take them all home. These broken ones….some of the most beautiful children in the world!
Courtney – May His grace proceed me in these postings….a very difficult thing to write. Especially with jet lag. 🙂
Ells – My dear friend. Always a source of great strength and support! THANK YOU!! I actually questioned writing any more at all about China…that is until I read your post. You stir me on in the faith my friend. Praying for strength and boldness! Grateful! ~ jen
Hi Jen – what does one say? what does one do? Its so sad and so heart-breaking. I pray too for these lost ones. its all I can do
God bless
Tracy
We took in a Foster child and she considers us her Mom and Dad, but we were not able to adopt her. Maybe now that she is middle age, and her real parents have passed on, we could!! Your post is heart breaking and we do understand the hurt and pain for those unforgotten. We can’t go, but giving is always a priority.
heart-breaking. . .
Precious children.
This is so touching. May God continue to richly bless you. You are showing love and doing things for others. Wonderful!
Oh, my heart was touched. We went to an orphanage in Thailand and it broke my heart. I felt all these feelings but cannot express myself as you do. I just wanted to bring a few home.
This expressed all my feelings as I went through an orphanage in Thailand. My heart just wanted to bring them home with me. So sad. And no way to communicated. Although, I do believe the few hugs and pushes on the swings went a little way.
Tracy – Prayer. Such a powerful force!
Joyful Noise – Thank you for sharing your story! Bless you for the way you reached out to help one! God knows our hearts and what we do and don’t do (at least as I see it) carries less weight than our attempt and constant determination…..to love! Bless you for loving. Such a great gift! The little one you touched is changed because of it. I am sure of it! ~ jen
HopeUnbroken – Yes. Indeed. Thanks for your comment.
Discovering – Yes. Your comment makes me think of that childhood song…”Jesus loves the little children….ALL the children of the world…”
Judy – Not sure how much I did for them…compared to how much they did for me. But thanks for your comment. Much love and many blessings! ~ jen
Shanda – Lol. Me too! I so have a few I would love bring home! 🙂 Wish it were that easy…. We did the outdoors thing too. Playing. Swinging. Laughing. So amazing to see the change in the children in just a few days! For this, I am thankful! Can’t wait to read more about your trip!
There are so many who are silent! I come from an all adopted family. My blessings have far exceeded the drama I have had from my biological family. I’m grateful everyday!