A Little Angel

Those words will echo in my mind, as this precious 2 year old would run and fill my life with joy and laughter through hugs, smiles and kisses! Her name is Kaebetsoe (pronounced Javed). She was my little princess and angel that God blessed me with. She captured my heart and attention from the first day I met her, and my life will never be the same.

The relationship God blessed me with, with this little girl, reminded me of Christ. How we know His voice even when we don’t see Him. Javed would often say “Hello Jenni” even when she couldn’t see me, yet knew that I was there. (one night, she heard my voice and although she couldn’t see me, she called out to me and melted my heart…took me by surprise). How we can just sit with Him and love on Him and not have to say anything. Most mornings, I would often be distracted as Javed would just come and sit beside me, and be curious as to what I was doing. She LOVED my Ipod and would sit with it in hand and just laugh, smile and dance to the music, making sure to share it with me!

Every morning I woke up, I couldn’t wait to see her and have her run into my arms. I was excited to love her like Jesus and teach her what I knew. She didn’t really speak or understand English, yet could point to my bible and say bible. Her curiosity for me and what I am doing should spur me on to be more curious and attentive to what God is doing in me and around me. 

This is just ONE CHILD that I was able to see, encounter and bless this month. I was blessed that she was my neighbour, living in a hut at the chalets, as her parents were the managers. This child touched my life in intimate ways. Her smile captivated my heart. Her voice captured my attention. Her love and joy were seen and heard for miles.

No matter how big or how small, how close or how far – I learnt that there are opportunities all around us to either accept or reject. What someone may see as a distraction, someone else sees as a blessing. As much as Javed distracted me from spending time in the word, she became my time with God in special ways. It was hard to leave this little princess, but her love still remains!