Today I forced my self out of my box and helped out at an inner city out reach near my house. This little girl that I sat down next to looked out of place and sad. I asked her name and she said, (lets call her Jaylynn). I told her it was a beautiful name and her mommy picked out a perfect name for such a cute little girl. She looked up at me and said, “I don’t have a mommy… I really don’t have anyone. I just get in peoples way and no one really wants me and this is my first time here”.
What was I suppose to say to that???? I looked at her and said, “This is my first time here too and I really don’t have a mommy either and sometime I don’t feel like I belong. We are kinda alike and maybe we can be friends and then someone will want you… because I want to be your friend”
You know… I may never feel like a daughter… or feel like I have a family but what I was reminded tonight as I was surrounded by so many kids that don’t feel they belong and come from broken homes was that this is where I belong. I was home tonight and though I may always long to be a daughter I will always know that I belong loving the broken unwanted children in this world. So… I change my mind… love does win!!!!
Her name may be unknown to you but she has no mommy. If you think about her tonight will you pray that she will grow up to know where she belongs.
Knowing God and making Him Known… in every season!
PS. Jaylynn (can’t really use her name) told me this was her favorite songs… which when I’m in the car alone… I crank this one up all the time ;) I know all the words:) lol So listen to this song… and think about this little girl dancing all alone in a room… even if she has one… getting lost in the music…
~L
I’m so glad you found yourself at home today. What a touching story! I’m sure you were a gift from heaven for that little girl. :-)
It was a wonderful gift. It was good to feel like I belonged. It was good to be reminded of HIS love!
This is so beautiful, ~L, SO beautiful – yes, and touching. Loved the song too and could really identify with the lyrics. Thank you!
Thank you! and you are very welcome! :)
Awesome story. This is one of the ways I was able to start to heal… by being involved in things that were so much bigger than me! Good for you. I am so proud of you!