tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post5450956131369642847..comments2024-03-06T06:00:01.594-05:00Comments on Micah Six Eight: Grieved Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04814524050417570766noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-25733135870893112662014-03-20T17:39:15.904-04:002014-03-20T17:39:15.904-04:00My heart and head are searching to understand...I&...My heart and head are searching to understand...I've asked our son, adopted at 15, home nearly 3 years and thriving in his new life. WHY? Why would he say no? <br /><br />He's terrified is the answer. The fear is gripping and Emir struggled with doubt that he could learn a new language and of the unknown. He had no idea what this would look like and doubted that he could succeed. He's been told he's stupid and can't do anything for so many years he believes it. Even though he 'knew' the rumors told to every orphan about why they are being adopted were untrue they fed the doubt and fear. <br /><br />Loyalty...he could not bear to leave his sister and friends behind. There are also still strong teachings of loyalty to country reminiscent of communist propaganda that make it hard to break away. <br /><br />He has wanted this more than anything in the world for 6 years, but when reality was real and imminent...he panicked. He didn't believe he could do it....he couldn't take the risk...he couldn't leave all that was familiar and those he loved. <br /><br />Our hearts ache...we've loved and pursued this boy for 4.5 years...but he knows that we and the Rowe's care and love him...that he is worth fighting and sacrificing for. We pray God will sow the seeds of love and redemption deeply into his heart and he will see Jesus in the Rowe's selfless willingness to risk it all for him...just as Jesus did for each of us. We will always pray...and hope we can embrace him in heaven one day and see that God had a plan for him in his country. <br />Long Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09658422264828283950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-65851951472184267372014-03-20T04:46:20.468-04:002014-03-20T04:46:20.468-04:00I had come back severall time to the picture of hi...I had come back severall time to the picture of him on uour last post... he didn't look happy at all. I wondred why...<br />Now I understand. :(<br />Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569254919856148356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-67902309779526465172014-03-19T23:12:12.227-04:002014-03-19T23:12:12.227-04:00Reading things like this pains me SO MUCH. I feel...Reading things like this pains me SO MUCH. I feel sad for the families, for the children who make a choice that we know will likely never lead to a fruitful life. I wonder if we get a glimpse of how Jesus must feel for those who reject Him. Even though He knows who will reject Him....there must always be pain. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07703881143047588927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-88204657360510267782014-03-19T21:07:07.269-04:002014-03-19T21:07:07.269-04:00Sending up prayers & then more prayers for eve...Sending up prayers & then more prayers for everybody.ginaologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01048491949217191816noreply@blogger.com