You can hear about many things and intellectually understand them but do they really sink in? When you are thick headed like me (Chris) the answer is no.
Wednesday I spent the morning at the SCOM office leading a Bible Study and then traveling to campuses around Lilongwe to set up our trip. I then returned home in the early afternoon to help clean other areas of the house that we haven’t got to yet as the team arrives Friday.
Then we went to the crisis nursery to help with the children and see Fuluke. We have been trying to get information on his uncle so we can contact him about getting approval and release for the adoption, but the uncle didn’t really leave any contact information. The other disheartening news was that we have discovered that Fuluke has been tested for HIV and is thought to be positive. Regardless of adoption, the brokenness of our world that a 10 month old carries a virus that will kill him in the next few years is just awful. It looks like his mom died from AIDS and passed the virus to her son.
We knew with the HIV/AIDS pandemic that children with HIV would be a reality but when seeing these beautiful children it is hard to believe. There are over 1 million people that are HIV positive here in Malawi and over 2 million children orphaned. Fuluke is just one of them. Our hearts are heavy as we see the results of the fall and sin. God help us.
Even with heavy hearts, we cling to hope. God has us here to be a source of love, encouragement and grace. We pray that we may be a blessing to our friends here. We continue to persevere and will still seek for the child we think God has for us. Where do we go from here? We will keep praying, looking, serving and waiting. Please continue to join us in prayer.
3 comments:
I just want to say that each time I read your updates, I feel uplifted and hopeful despite the challenges you are facing. Your journey is inspirational for me. I truly hope that everything turns out well with the adoption. It is indeed very sad to see so many people and children living with AIDS. Living with AIDS is no longer a death sentence however if medication is part of someones life. I think that's where the battle lies. Everyone should have equal access to these drugs. Regardless I pray that it all turns out well. Gob bless you all. Murillo
Correction: God bless you all.
Just want to say God is still on his throne but your heartache is felt by me. Please know we are praying for you all. HIV is a terrible disease but not greater than our God.
I am sure your team has arrived and you busy keeping them busy. Enjoy your brothers and sisters and reach out to many in His name.
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