God's Work Thus Far

Though we've really just begun the adoption process, it's already clear to see ways that God is working in our family. Some BIG changes have already taken place, not the least of which is my parent's increasing technological independence! After years of depending on their children to navigate the mind-numbing nonsense of computers and cables, they were cyber-stranded when Britt moved to Corban last January. They have adjusted admirably and now expertly navigate documents, data, and other drudgery like pros. Dad even has an iPhone! And of course I'm not even a little bit jealous :) I'm super proud of my parents and the ways they are changing.
      Well, as striking as their technological turnaround might be, I've seen even greater work being done in the lives of my Mom and Dad as they have followed God down this wild new path. They have refused to sit where things are comfortable, to watch life float by and miss out on the work God is doing. It would have been easy; we were all set to have quite a conventional future. College, weddings, jobs, grandkids, retirements. The whole sha-bang. But God has called and they have answered with a hearty "Yes Sir!"
      What a wonderful thing it is to watch the mother's heart I have always known expand and grow to make room for another son! What a joy it is to see my father's warm eyes melt with tears at the thought of raising a child he doesn't even know yet! I've never seen such a beautiful thing. I've never before imagined such a vivid display of God's love for me, but thanks to Mom and Dad I know love better now. They adore Phillip, despite how little we know him and despite the physical struggles he faces. In the same way, God ADORES me! Though I hardly know Him at all, though my flaws and faults are more glaring and grave than any disability, He LOVES me! I've never understood that and I still don't, but after seeing my parents do the same thing I can imagine it at last. Thank God for their faithfulness to follow Him and to show THREE children what love really means.

~ Kyle