Reality

As I came home from Maryville and have been spending needed time with my family some heart breaking realities have come to my attention.

My older brother John who is 26 has a son, Dillon. Dil is the cutest thing! Here are pictures.















My brother and Ashley (Dillon's mom) are not together and don't have the best relationship. Before a couple of weeks ago, Dillon would come over almost every weekend, however an incident happened and now Ashley doesn't want Dillon coming over.

On Sunday May 25 there was a knock on the door. I thought it was some child wanting to sell us something so I made my dad answer the door. ( I am horrible at telling little kids no) I went into the kitchen and when the door opened it was Dillon. My mom and I ran into the living room and my mom knelt down and gave Dillon a big hug and kiss. Dillon was with his grandpa and they were in the neighborhood and decided to stop by.

I picked up Dillon, and gave him a big hug. He looked me in the eyes with a grim and sad look and said "I've missed you auntie Gina." Tears swelled in my eyes. Then Dillon went to John and said, "Dad, I want to come stay with you but mom won't listen or let me." For the first time I realized how sad this situation is. This is not how God intended "family" to be. We have to make the best of what is going on and my prayer has been that Ashley's heart will soften.

My next thought was...this is what most of the children that I will have as students will be going through with divided households. I pray for courage and love to show these children.

Today on facebook I think that the daily bible verse is great. It gives us a picture of how we are supposed to live...as salt of the earth. :D

"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."
Matthew 5:13-16