Today was hard.
It didn't hit me until today that I was really working with transitional families. And the program at the Crossing exists to encourage families to self-sufficiency and so with that are a set of strict rules and policies. Any broken rule results in the family being asked to leave or "kicked out" for a minimum of 30 days...and today I was immediately affected by this.
I was starting to build a relationship with a ten year old girl named M (no names). Her family is leaving tomorrow morning. Potentially, I could see her again before the end of the summer...but I'm just not sure...
We gave her two books and lots of small toys to take with her to remember us by. But somehow it just doesn't seem right...I know this is going to stick with me...but I also know this won't be the last time a kid will be leave in the middle of the week...
Last summer I was used to kids coming and going on a weekly basis. But this affects the whole family and it's really hard. She has already been through so much in her short 10 years of life that I can't even imagine. All I know is is that I praise the Lord for bringing her into my life if it was only for a few days and I know that I will never forget her...
About Me
- Dani
- "Anyone who sets himself up as "religious" by talking a good game is self-deceived. This kind of religion is hot air and only hot air. Real religion, the kind that passes muster before God the Father, is this: Reach out to the homeless and loveless in their plight, and guard against corruption from the godless world." James 1:26 (The Message)
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