Tonight as I tucked my "Adu" into bed, he hugged my neck so tight and held on for dear life. He always spends awhile rocking in my arms and snuggling in while I pray for him and sing to him as he settles down and starts to fall asleep. But, somehow...tonight was different. He just didn't want to let go. He held on and clung to me. The was a unique closeness that we shared as he rested in my arms.Did it have anything to do with having a "good day" as a family...or perhaps he was attuned to the reality of orphan Sunday as we shared at church a little of our testimony of how God brought our family together...possibly it was because I had a terrible headache this afternoon and he was being extra tender with me because he knew I didn't feel well. What ever the case...and for what ever reason, he allowed me into a deeper level of the real Tyson Fikadu tonight. He felt a little more safe...a little more secure...and it was like I could almost see him opening the door and welcoming me in a little closer to his heart. A heart that has needed strong protection because he has been hurt and his trust has been broken. But, tonight, another piece of his puzzle was put in place and I'm able to see more of the whole picture. I have been able to watch as God heals and showers His loving kindness on him.
So...just as I have consistently done for the past 8 months, I prayed with him, sang to him, held him for awhile and then gently placed him on his pillow and covered him up with covers. And as I am I always do, I leaned in and kissed his cheek and whispered, "I love you". But, this time was different, he whispered back..."I love you too."
Beautiful. Thank you, Lord, for the loving and trusting relationship between mother and son that you have created between Cris and Tyson! Praising Him!
ReplyDeleteOh Cris! How beautiful and precious!! So thankful that God is just healing him and bonding ya'll together!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this! That is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteAWWWWW!!!
ReplyDeleteCrying- how wonderful the Father's Love for us....that He allows us to see the glimpses of HIM in our children. Thank you for sharing....very beautiful!
ReplyDeletePraising God, with tears in my eyes, for His healing and comfort as Tyson learns to trust and love you. What a special memory!
ReplyDeleteThis is so so precious. It brought tears to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteCris, that is wonderful! Thanking the Lord for this! Made me cry. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this tender moment. So glad you are seeing him open up and be receptive to all that love you have been pouring into him all this time. What a precious blessing from God to encourage you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a huge step for that sweet little boy. I can only imagine the way your heart feels after that. I am so happy for you both to have had this moment. I am so thankful God put the ache for orphans into your heart. Love your family so much! Thank you for what you have done.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! I loved sitting behind him at church and watching how happy he was during the service...made me smile!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful. Thank you for sharing this. I know how much that means.
ReplyDeleteSuch a special moment for the two of you!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletesitting here in TEARS reading this PRECIOUS post!!!!!!!!!! thank you for sharing cris!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet. I thank God for this precious step forward, and for giving you insight to recognize it. One day he will look back and see this post and remember this turning point.
ReplyDeleteThis brought tears to my eyes! Praise God for the little thing and the big things that bring joy to a mother's heart.
ReplyDeletereally beautiful Cris...God's grace is beyond sufficient and is raining down on your sweet family!!!
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