Waiting Children

Last Mother's Day, 

I had no idea what was 

waiting for me this year.  

I had no idea what kind of adventure we were headed for when we said "Yes" to Jesus.

I had no idea what it would feel like 

to walk them out of an orphanage

 and carry them home.

I didn't know that last summer, 

there was a little girl waiting to call me Mommy.
(And she does.)

I didn't know that my son was going to help me understand my Father's heart.

I didn't know 

that you can catch glimpses of Heaven 

right here on earth.

I didn't understand the promise of 
Hope and a Future... 

...or that we are all "waiting children".

I was waiting, too.

And He claimed me.  

He adopted me last year, 

right around Mother's Day.

And I was born again.

I was claimed by My Father, 

and given the keys to His House.

So, this Mother's Day, I ask you...

Who is waiting on you?

Thank you, Father, 

for choosing me; 
Your waiting child.