Hello from the happiest place on Earth! I know, a lot of you thought that was Disney World, but clearly you have never been to Canaan Children's Home! I love this place! I love the kids, I love the staff, I love the open country all around, I love hear little innocent voices in my ears all the time!
No really, this place is amazing!
I got here Monday afternoon and immediately felt like I was home again. I was attacked by children and could barely walk to bring my things inside. I then set out looking for some of my favorite kids from the last time I was here. It might be wrong to have favorite orphan kids, but I do!
A couple of weeks ago I saw on Canaan's facebook that one of their kids, Sarah had passed away. Sarah was one of mine last time I was here and I was heart broken. But Monday night as I played with the kids, Sarah got home from school and ran up to me!!! I cannot explain to you the joy I felt (still hate that one of the kids is gone, but so glad it wasn't this one that God had connected me with.)
As I found all of my kids, my heart became more and more full! As MyaEsther, Topista, Jane, Maria, Sarah, Patience and so many more hung all over me I felt God saying... "As much I you love them, I love you so much more! As much as you long for them, I long for you more! As much as you hurt when they hurt, I hurt for you more!" God's love is so faithful! So this week I am trying to crawl in His lap, dwell in His presence, and sit at His feet!
heart full!
until all have heard,
lauren michelle gross
Light in the Darkness
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