Chuck had taken him along for the morning and as they were driving around the city, he noticed the signs all around town. This must have triggered a memory for him. He then started sharing stories of bringing old signs to someone for money (sounds like he got 10 burr) and then he would take the money and buy food to share with his family. He actually used the phrase "my family". I am so glad he is able to start to share about his life before the orphanage. All we have heard about Ethiopia was his time at Hannah's Hope (the transition home he lived in). I had started to wonder if he would end up blocking some memories, but he felt comfortable enough to share.
We have worked hard at allowing our family to be a safe place for the boys. Believing that when the level of trust was established, Tyson Fikadu would open up and share some memories. Not only to give us a glimpse into his world, but also so we can record these for him so he can keep a connection to his life in Ethiopia.
We have learned a lot in the last few weeks of the extreme measures their family went to to provide food for the children. We have no idea what it must be like to feel the pains of hunger. Or as a mama, to not have enough food for her little ones. Needless to say, my heart is heavy tonight with processing these thoughts. I am feeling so unworthy of being the mama. What a precious privilege that God has entrusted these precious boys to our care.
Dear Sweet Peas,
I am so thankful that God matched us together. He knew that we would be the best fit. I love how He works to bring different pieces of fabric together to make such a beautiful quilt. It is an honor to be your mom. I pray I raise you boys well. I pray that you come to know God early and always walk with Him.
Love, Mom
Precious. Blessings and prayers to all of you.
ReplyDeleteThat is a glimpse... have had those moments with our children...hard sometimes, but helpful. Pray that he continues to feel safe enough to open up. Healing begins :)
ReplyDeleteHow precious! Thank you Lord for the healing that is going on behind the scenes. You are ineed an awesome God!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that he shared with you. I am praying that Lukas will share some memories with us at some point down the road. What a beautiful sign of his building trust in you. I know that every bit of knowledge helps so much in understanding our boys. God bless you!
ReplyDeletejust thought I would let you know that we will be in TN later next week- staying about 10 days....go to our blog, e-mail, facebook if you want to get together :)
ReplyDeleteIt is so great that he's started sharing. It will be interesting to see where it goes......Grace shares things one day that sound true, but then soon after she'll say something like, " I had a pink car and a blue car in Ethiopia." Really??!! Glad that he feels so safe!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious and loving heart you have!
ReplyDeleteI am glad he shared some things with you...that shows he does trust you very much!
Blessings,
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
What a sacred moment. These times are such a gift from God.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, sweet mama.
Love, Gillian
Glad he is feeling safe to share...good to process it little by little. What an eye opener for you too, to be abel to understand and share in his life there.
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