God Must Be Crazy
Just when I think I’ve got God all worked out, he goes and does something I never saw coming. First I thought we’d be taking in one kid, and the last time I posted it was two. Yesterday, we were called and told there was a 12 year-old boy who needed a place too, but I still thought we’d only take two. We were told that the 9 year-old girl would be relatively easy to place – there was even a family that said they could take in the girl but not the boy because of the room situation in their house.
But now I find myself with 3 new kids.
Alaypa (อะเลผะ) is 12, though he’s still in second grade (that happens in the villages sometimes). He is now sharing a room with Matt. Lutiya (ลูติยะ) is 9 and in first grade. She is sharing a room with Sandra.
The language barrier is difficult. I’m still struggling very much with how to handle devotions and worship and Bible teaching. But I realize even as I write this that it’s not as bad as I was feeling a couple hours ago. I mean, I can’t communicate the things I want to, but I can communicate what I need. I guess I’ll have to relearn a lesson I learned a long time ago about how to love with time instead of words.
It’s our first day with all of them, so things are still kind of awkward here, but I think it’ll get more comfortable with time. And Pan, helpful as she was already, has become surprisingly familiar in her attitude towards us now that these two are here. Maybe it’s because she knows us a little and is no longer the odd-girl out. Maybe it’s because she is no longer the only pure Thai speaker. Whatever the reason, I’m encouraged to see it.
We also feel somewhat stressed, but a lot of that will be relieved when the Thai kids start school next week and as we learn to enlist the older ones’ help in things. Even in writing this I can see now that things are better than I feel like they are. Even so, we could use your prayer now more than ever. We just made a leap that I thought would surely be impossible, and I’m still trying to decide if God is crazy or if we are.
Wow. Will be praying.
you guys and God are all crazy :) i guess a new family picture will be in order when everyone gets more comfortable.
Very cool, Adam. Looking forward to hearing how God weaves His love throughout your quickly growing household.
Hi Adam & Cindy, The Lord has good plans for you. Continue to walk with Him and seek not in your own understanding, but His … it appears that you both are. Although it might feel “crazy” now, it’s all part of the divine plan.
Crazy…but that’s how it goes…
Wait, sorry, wrong song. I’m excited for you guys, and I’ll continue praying for you.
-Matt
You are truly a testament to following God’s will and not your own…as always, I’m praying for you & the kids (all 6 of them!!!)
Soooooo… they all coming stateside for christmas? :) It looks like God’s blessings of a big family on you are quite overflowing!! We know that He has and will continue to equip both of you to shepherd and care for your family and our prayers are with you all as you grow together. :)
Clem
It’s amazing to see how God is using you guys. He has a perfect reason for sending you three at once, and I’m excited to see His plan unfold! As ever, I am praying for your growing family. Alyssa’s going to have to learn some new names! Please post photos when you get a chance, so she (and all of us) can put names with faces. Love you!
My heart is swelling with love for each of you. Cindy and Adam, keep your eyes on the Lord. You are so very dear. I know those children can see Him through you and your precious love. Please know that I am praying for each of you. And yes, we need a new picture!!! I love you so very much. AUNTIE
Being crazy is a good thing.
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Well.. to add to the craziness I hope Cindy says YES to Jennys question :-)
Wow, you guys are freely giving as you have freely received … that blesses me big time!
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” ~Romans 8:28
Praying for you.
God isn’t crazy…you guys are. :)
And happy “Mother’s” Day to you both!!! You earned it.
Adam and Cindy,
I don’t know if you remember me, but I am an old friend of your father’s. I came and stayed with Walt and Nancy a few years back over the Memorial weekend holiday. I got a chance to meet the family and had a wonderful time with everyone. Walt and I always keep in touch so I am always up to speed with whats going on with everyone in the family. When he told me that you guys moved to Thailand, I was so shocked but yet so happy for you both and for what you guys are doing over there. You both have taken on quite a challenge but “All things are possible with God”.
The Heine family has definatly been blessed in many different ways with each and every one of you and the Heine family is infact a portrait of Jesus Christ.
My prayers are with you as well as the rest of the family including your new Thai family. I wish you both all the best.
In Christ,
Michelle