Planting Oak Seeds

Children were being left at our clinic. There were some who just were not wanted but others were orphans. The number started to grow and we had to make a decision about how we would care for them. We decided to not only care for them but to provide a future for these little ones. They had no idea their lives just made a turn for the best.

These were the seeds being planted for the future. They are like the oak seeds that were planted to provide the massive beams for the cathedrals. The first generation plants the seeds, the next generation cuts the huge oak trees and shapes the beams and the third generation finishes the cathedral. We could see the amazing plan to use these lives to make a difference in this region. I think it is like the Lord to take thrown away lives and make them the ones who change the history of a nation or region. Read the story of Joseph in Genesis. He was just that—he was thrown away by his brothers and God used him to save a nation. We are looking to this generation and also the next—we are growing big trees.

There are nearly 30 children right now in our care. There are some older children and new born babies. The older children are all in school and encouraged in their education. The babies and toddlers are being loved and nurtured. We have high hopes for each of these little ones.