The time has come and yet the children remain

I am down to my last month here. I am trying to spend as much time with the little ones as possible for I will truly miss this time. For the last 5 months I have been 'mama' to 50 children. They come to me for love, for security, to kiss their hurts, to feed me the last crumb of their cookies, to make them laugh with tickles, for a hug or kiss, or to simply sit in my lap for a second. I love these children as my own and it is hard to know I won't see some crawl for the first time or take their first step. Because over the last 5 months I have cheered and celebrated the many milestones in these little ones lives. It saddens my heart to leave because being mama has been a daily routine and feels so natural. My prayer is one day He will bless me with many of my own. I met a man from PA yesterday that was preparing to leave Albania with his 2 new daughters (13 and 18). He told me him and his wife have adopted 10 other children from all over the world, and the majority of them have special needs. They also have 3 of their own. He said it is such a joy to see how God works in each case; not only providing a family but the hearts that are touched from hearing their story. He told me one of his sons has returned to his home country with the intent to be a Light and the same with one of his daughters. How amazing is that!!!!! The need for families is so great.... is there a part that you could play in the lives of a child around the world?!

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It blesses my heart to hear the love you have shown these children. I know you will miss them troublely and I know they will miss you also. God used you not just for one little boy but for 49 others. One day God will bless you with your own and you will be a Great Mom. Enjoy your last few days there loving on those children and think about your nince and nephew here waiting to see you.
I can't wait to see you won't be long.
Love ya