57 Days
Today I did the math. In the (almost) two years that I have know sweet, feisty Jodi (the orphan who God used to flip my life upside down) I have probably on spent about 57 days with her (give or take a few days).
After 20 days, I realized that our story wasn’t over yet. That I would be back one day to teach her to walk.
After another 30 days, I realized that God brought us back to together so that she could teach me so much about His love for me.
After another 7 days, this time living with her and tucking her in each night, I realized that I loved her a lot, but could never love her the way a parent loves a child. The sacrifice that kind of love makes, I wasn’t there. She wasn’t mine. But I still loved her and knew that I wanted to fight for her and advocate for her.
In about another 57 days, I’ll get to see her again. Take her out of that stupid crib that she and I both hate so much. Play with her. Let her tug on my hair or playfully hit my hand. Hug her. Let her fall asleep on my lap and wish her a sleep tight.
The countdown has begun. As many days as I have spent time with her, it is that many days till I hope to see her again.
But I need your help. I need to fundraise the money to get me back to SCH. To get me back to Jodi. Any donation helps. Or if you have airline miles you would like to donate, that would be great to.
Help me get back to the little girl that captured my heart. Help me get back to Jodi. They said I changed her life by teaching her to walk. But trust me, she has changed my life so much more.
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