The Girl In The Window
I heard about an article today that reminded me of a joke from the past. But then I read the article and the joke didn’t seem funny anymore. The term ‘feral child’ ring a bell to anyone? This is a story from the St. Petersburg Times about a girl (Dani) who was the victim of severe neglect – the most horrible case I have ever heard about. I moved from being angry at the mother for doing this to her own daughter to being thankful for the courageous family who has adopted her and has given her a new life. I find myself weeping for the girl’s past, for her mother’s devastating choices that have left her crippled and unable to function in so many ways. And yet I am so moved by her new family’s selflessness and undying love for her. They didn’t adopt her because of all that she would bring to the family. They adopted her because she was in wounded and in need. I am moved to tears again to think that God has done the same for me. He sought me and found me crippled, dead, unable, hating Him. I had (have) nothing to offer Him and yet He revived my soul and brought me near to Himself. I pray for Dani’s mother and that God would save her soul.
The article is a bit long but well worth the read. The video is shorter but much more impactful with the background of the entire article.
Video and audio component for the story
Wow, Holly. That was…well, moving. It’s hard to think of praying for that child’s real mom, but you are right that she definitely needs the Lord’s grace. Thanks for sharing.
Yay! You are back in the blog world. Love the new high-tech layout!! I will have to gear myself up to watch the video…..
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Cool posting — I love the part about the family who adopted her, despite how difficult it would be, and then the metaphor of that to how God adopted us. Such a beautiful picture.