The Lord Of The Fly
Butterflies
Are free to fly
Fly away...Fly away...
For the past several weeks, San Antonio has been inundated with butterflies. They are not big showy butterflies. They're little brown, "snout-nosed" (yeah I didn't know they had noses either) butterflies. They are everywhere...and today they are not only a curiosity...they are a reminder.
We're empty nesters again.
The small family we've been sheltering for the past few months has moved on. This was, of course, our ultimate goal yet we are finding the concept of using our upstairs as our "mission field" a little painful, always feeling like during our time with our guests we could have done more, helped more...loved more.
It was that way with the Gomez family, and now with Simon, Katrina and Emily. Admittedly, it was a little tougher "letting go" of Emily since we enjoyed having a two-year old amongst us so much.
Okay, I'll admit it, we offered cash if they'd let us keep her...that's a joke...but she did plow her way into our hearts and not being able to make a little girl giggle whenever we feel the desire is something that will take some adjustment.
Nonetheless the experience was a good one. Simon and Katrina have to go where they feel God is leading them on their journey and we must understand our role as a waypoint on our spiritual trek.
We do believe God gave us a calling...I think we sometimes have to do better coming to grips that He also gave each of us free will.
Amy and I have set another goal - which will take a lot of miracles to achieve - of joining a group of missionaries this winter and traveling to Moldova to work with kids in an orphanage. Conditions there are almost unspeakable and it would be a good chance to test our missionary calling against our abilities.
It will also be a test of faith. A lot of things will have to fall in place, like our new business and Amy's health concerns remaining manageable...and some money will have to fall out of the sky. Still, we think we can do it. We'll see.
This much I know though, after having the chance to hug on only one two-year old for a few months, if I surround Amy with a bunch of orphaned kids in the harsh world of Moldova...I'm going to have to triple check her luggage on the way home for stowaways.
Simon, Katrina and Emily...we already miss you. We are praying that your journey brings you closer to God and to your desires. We are thankful for the chance to have hopefully been a small conduit in that process.
And if you ever want to sell your kid...
posted by Michael
©The Main Point by Michael Main
2 Comments
2 Comments:
((((Amy & Michael)))))))),
I am sure that you we;re a blessing to Simon, Katrina, and Emily! Remember, sometimes we get to plant the seed, while other times, we get to water and nourish that seed. But ultimately, it's God that gives the increase!
I have always admired Amy's outward displays of faith over the years, and have enjoyed watching Michael's growth in faith as well! Keep doing what you're doing!
Cindy
We'll keep on doing what we've been doing. I know the Lord will let us know when it's time again and who will be the next person or family that He wants us to help.
However, I'm still mourning the loss of a wonderful family. Of course, we immediately fell in love with Emmy (Emily), and after just a week or two, I felt such a wonderful bond between the five of us.
Katrina became a good friend and sister in the Lord (and almost like a REAL sister). Although we are two very different people, we had so much in common. I pray that we can stay in touch and perhaps one day live close enough together that we can continue to develop our friendship even more.
Simon fit like a glove in our home and in our church. He jumped right into our music team (which doesn't happen often!) and had an incredible impact on our music & worship. At home, he was a comfort to me because I knew there was a big guy upstairs after Michael left for work. He taped and patched a huge number of cracks and holes left behind by our foundation repair. He trimmed our hedges!! He trimmed our red-tipped Flotinias!!
I guess I just had dreams of them staying with us for a long time, watching Emmy grow, have a couple to hang out with, and helping them reach their goals. I think the Lord sent them to us as much for me and Michael as for them.
I miss you, Simon, Katrina & Emily. We'll leave the light on and the toilet seat up for you ;-)
We love you and miss you more than you'll know.
Amy
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