This little girl's home life is not the best, to say the least. Her dad lives in another state, her mom has no job, and lets Karrine take care of herself quite often. Sometimes, her hair isn't brushed or she still has dirt on her when I pick her up. She has definitely found a place in my heart. Part of it is I love kids, I consider myself compassionate, but let me tell you, if you don't love this girl, there is something wrong with you.
A couple Sundays ago, we picked her up and she was energetic, bright, and lovely as usual. She hops in the car, insists on buckling her own car seat, because "I know how, Brittany", and starts to tell us thank you for picking her up.
She tells me, "Do you know I have so many friends at church? Its where I have the most friends. People there love me more than anywhere else, even my mom and dad." That broke my heart. I tried to smile and hide the tears, so she didn't see. But she is intensely clever. "Brittany, no tears. I know you love me. And I am glad you pick me up in your turtle car (that's what she calls it... my green Honda station wagon looks like a tortoise) and you bring me to people who love me."
As much as it pains me to understand this little girl doesn't live in the perfect world she deserves, I am so grateful I get to be a part of her world and help her in the best way I can. She is so insightful, smart, and inspiring. And I just want her to know that we love her.
As she got out of the car she said, "Oh and guess what. Jesus loves me too."
Mission accomplished.
So neat! Thanks for sharin'!
ReplyDeleteI met her yesturday. She is so sweet and precious. All she said to me was "hi" and said that she was doing good when I asked how she was. That in itself just about brought me to tears.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely like to see more of her :)