One The Day You Were Born
A story about how Chad found a "Forever Family"
Written by Chad's "Real" Mom
On the day you were born an angel was talking with God. "Look at that beautiful, strong baby boy, " said the angel, "You do such good work! He's perfect and precious and innocent."
"Yes, he is," said God admiring His work.
"And look how his mother looks at him. She loves him so." noticed the angel.
"Yes, she does," said God.
"This is the way it's supposed to be."
"Yes, " said God.
On your 2nd birthday the angel returned and asked, "How's the boy?"
"See for yourself," replied God.
"Wow! Look how big he's gotten. He's even walking now. Hey, who's that other little baby?"
"He has a sister now. She was born just 7 months ago," answered the All Knowing.
"He'll be a good big brother won't he?" inquired the angel.
On your 6th birthday the angel asked God, "Where is the boy and his sister? I see his mother with her friends but where are the children?"
"There are 2 sisters now with another on the way. The children are over there being taken care of by this foster family," answered God Almighty.
"This is so sad. This is NOT how it's supposed to be. What will happen to the boy now?"
"The boy is strong and I have a plan!"
"But why would You let this happen?" inquired the angel.
God smiled at the innocent angel and replied, "You know that I have given my children free choice so I will not make anyone do what is right. They must choose to do it for themselves."
"Yes, but are You sure they are able to handle the gift of free choice? Your children seem to choose to hurt one another more than they choose to love. Maybe You should decide for them,: said the angel.
"Perhaps," said God, "But think about how it feels when someone chooses you!"
"I understand. Will anyone ever choose the boy?"
"I have a plan," whispered God.
"I trust You!" replied the angel.
On your 10th birthday the angel came back to God and asked, "How is the boy? Has anyone chosen him yet?"
"Take a look," said God.
"There he is and are those his sisters? My, how they've grown. That family they are living with is that the family that's chosen him? They're talking about adoption. What's that?"
"Adoption is finding a "forever family" and no, this family is not in my plan. Listen to the prayer of that woman over there," and God pointed to a woman in Trenton, Ohio.
"She's asking for a bigger house with more land. What does that have to do with the boy?"
"Keep listening," said God.
"OK. Now she's talking about adoption. She wants You to send her children to adopt. She wants to know what children You have picked out for her. She says she's willing to do whatever You want. Hey, is that where You're sending the boy?" asked the angel excitedly.
Yes, they will be his "forever family."
"But what about his sisters? Where will they go?" the angel wondered aloud.
"The will go with him."
"But the woman already has 3 children."
"Yes, and adding 4 more will be difficult for her but I will give her the strength to deal with them. I have already blessed her with a strong and kind helpmate," explained God.
Before the angel left,God said to him. "Come back next year to see what I have done."
On your 11th birthday the angel returned. He was the boy with his new "forever family". It was a big, loud but loving family. They had their faults but the boy and his sisters fit into the family like peices of a puzzle. God had said He had a plan, it looks like God knew what He was doing. Then again He always does.
The angel looked at God and said, "You do such good work! This family is strong and loving and perfect for the boy and his sisters! And look how the parents look at him. They both love him so. This is how is is supposed to be."
Precious!
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