The Jump

One of the best things about our adoption of Miriam (besides all the kisses, hugs, and I love yous) is being on the front lines watching God at work. Daily, we see answers to prayers. Her precious heart being willing to trust and attach to us is an answer to prayer. Her flexibility and adaptability is an answer to prayer. Her sense of humor and the way she fits into our family so perfectly is an answer to prayer. The strength to get up in the middle of the night again and again is an answer to prayer. The fruits of the Spirit that fill us up when a meltdown occurs is an answer to prayer. The love she already shows for Jesus and things of the Lord are an answer to prayer.

Yesterday, Miriam and Joey went outside for some play time. In our yard, we have a platform built around a tree for a zip line. Miriam was climbing around on the platform, and Joey asked her to jump off to him. He was standing close, and so she did. BUT then he backed up and asked her to do it again. She was scared. It looked too far and too high. Joey told Miriam that she could do it, and he would catch her. Miriam said no, he should move closer. Joey told her again that she could do it. Miriam stopped, folded her hands, and said, “Dear God, thank you for jump.” Now, she doesn’t have the English yet to pray for God to be with her…to help her do what looks impossible…to make sure she doesn’t fall…So she just thanked Him and trusted. AND THEN she jumped! What a lesson this little one is teaching us!