He touches my heart...

The kids are memorizing Romans 12:13 right now. It says, "Share with God's people who are in need." So yesterday, we started talking about what it means to be in need. I told Isaac and Naomi that there are children in this world who don't have any food to eat...or water to drink. They don't have any toys and some don't even have any clothes or shoes. My kiddos sat there, with sad expressions on their faces, confused as to how that could possibly be real. And they were horrified when I told them that there are many children in our world who don't even have a mommy or daddy...they are all alone.

Upon hearing this sad news, Isaac immediately said, "Well...we should have those children come live here with us. Like if they are boys, they can stay with me in my room." And Naomi interrupted with "And the girls can stay with ME! Cause I'm a girl too!" I asked, "You'd really want to share your room and all of our things with other children who need it?" Without hesitating, they both jumped up and down saying, "YES!!"

My mouth was smiling, but my heart was smiling even bigger! :) My children have a heart for orphans! There is not a doubt in my mind that one day, our home will be a place of refuge for children in need. We all have the heart for it...now to have the vision, as well as His perfect timing. :)

On another note, Isaac has had a rather rough day today. Woke up feeling crummy and complaining about his ear. Went to the doctor to discover that he has yet another ear infection. The third in three months. Let's hope it's the last for a long while! Then we came home and while playing outside, he got a HUGE splinter in his foot. He was crying hysterically, which is very uncharacteristic of him, so I knew it hurt him pretty badly. :( I am SO thankful that we have such sweet and helpful neighbors! I called Miss Lorri, and she carried Isaac over to her house so her husband (who used to be an EMT) could take a look at it and remove it from his foot! Whew!

LOOK at that thing!!

He's doing much better now, and I think we'll have a new rule that shoes must be worn while outside!!