As we have been getting back in to the fostering world I have been reading a lot about other people's stories in foster care. I recently just read about a mom who has taken in 10 children over 4 years, who were "medically fragile" all ranging from abuse, to neglect and drug exposure. The stories are heart breaking and astounding. The trauma these babies have endured is devastating and the healing and restoration they received are amazing. It makes me think about Malachi and his story. That sweet beautiful 2 day old baby boy suffering so much in his short life. And yet defied all odds and thrived. I read his whole case history, all 500 pages of it. The amount of trauma he endured in the womb were astounding to say the least. He shouldn't be the boy he is today. I remember holding and praying over him as he had withdrawals, ranging from tremors to not sleeping because of tremoring to stomach issues. But you know what, he overcame it all and fast. He is a super energetic, spunky, thriving, normal toddler. Ah it brings me to tears. It makes me want to walk right into Malachi's room, wake him up and hold him.
Often people tell us how blessed Malachi is to have us, but really we are blessed to have him. we are better because of him. He is one amazing kid and there is just something special about him.
God is so so good.
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