On August 24th, me and Linda decided to 'host' a newborn in our home. Her name is Sasha
At
2 weeks old, we quickly we both discovered the liberties we took for
granted, like sleep as we currently don't have any children of our
own. I had the opportunity to play 'Mr. Mom', just like Michael Keaton
in the 80's movie.
Truth be told, looking back, I kinda miss it.
Me
and Linda are a part of a program called Safe Families. Safe Families
is a faith based, non-for profit organization that assists families
when medical emergencies, domestic violence or financial hardship
interrupts the family unit, a 'Safe Family' is there to host a
child/children into their homes for a season, until the family is able
to reunite. We really enjoy being a safe family and would recommend
this program to those who are willing to open up their homes and be
there for the kids and families. This program has also revealed some
old 'social hang ups' that were instilled into me as a child growing up
in a community where viaducts separated other social & ethnic
communities in Chicago. Thank God that He has changed my heart.
Our eyes were also opened as this program gave us both a glimpse into our parenting styles.
Did I just see someone smile? Well,
after a month of 'playing house', Sasha's back home and we're finally
catching up on some Zzz's. Can't wait to do it again.
For
I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you
gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I
needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me,
I was in prison and you came to visit me.' "Then the righteous will
answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty
and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and
invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you
sick or in prison and go to visit you?'
"The King will reply, 'I
tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these
brothers of mine, you did for me.' - Matthew 25:35-40
- Dave
