He's sweet, shy, orderly, conscientious, sensitive, servant-hearted, gentle-spirited, playful, thoughtful, silly, and adorable. He's a brother, a son, a child of God. There is a sovereign plan for this little boy's life and we are deeply grateful to be a part of it!!
I woke in the middle of the night to find my little Noble curled up on the floor by the side of my bed. Thus far, he has preferred his own space for sleeping, but I thought this was an encouraging sign. Rather than cry for me in the night, he just came to me and nestled himself by my bedside. Close enough, but not too close.
Last night before bed, as we worked through what promised to be an hour or more of fitful crying over putting on jammies, I grabbed the guitar as I've done before to no avail. But, this time, something moved my son. He crawled up in my lap and stopped crying as I sang out worship songs with all of my might.
Truth be told, I was crying out to God in my own distress, but somehow God used my pain to comfort Noble in his. Together, we made progress. We bonded one step closer toward true attachment. I can see it. I'm not giving up on him.
I'm his mommy and he's my son...always.
God has a rich and wise plan for Noble's life. He will use my son for His purposes and I pray they are noble. I'm thanking God today for steps in the right direction, progress toward trust. I'm thanking Him for toil that leads to a bountiful harvest in His name.
I'm thanking Him for this gift, my Noble.
Lord, you have called us to love Noble in your name and we can only do this well through you. Thank you for the glimmers of hope we have seen growing in our relationship with our sweet son. Thank you for the strides we have already made in just a short time. Thank you for the beautiful plans I am sure you have purposed for our Noble. May his life sing of your goodness, grace, and love. May he love you with his whole heart and spend himself for your kingdom. May we raise and rear him well for you, Lord, that he might testify with his life of your greatness and love. Amen.
"But he who is noble plans noble things, and on noble things he stands."
Isaiah 32:8
Isaiah 32:8
