Memorial Box Monday: Alea's Prayer

A few weeks ago, I wrote about my daughter’s sensory issues and our struggles to get help for her. Little did I know that another adoptive family would read my post and find encouragement from it.

When I started blogging I prayed God would use it to help others. I firmly believe that we go through trials in life so that our own character will grow AND so that others may find encouragement from us. But it still amazes me that God uses technology to make it happen. I'm not sure why I'm so surprised since it's exactly what I prayed for.

Little Alea is a few years younger than my daughter. Developmentally, she is where we were when I wondered if we'd survive. Like it was for us, no one really seems to understand Alea's family's heartbreak and frustration. Then, I wrote about God... The almighty, ever-loving God who gave us answers and healed our daughter. Alea's mom read the post.

She reached out to me and I reached back to her. Two moms, separated by a continent, but united in heart by One God. He brought us together through a faithful, prayerfully written post. My story of struggle and perseverance were Alea's mom's gift of hope. Finally, their journey is not so lonely. Together we pray for sweet Alea. And God is moving mountains for her.

Alea is now getting the help she needs. One day, soon, she'll do something so normal that she'll shock her parents. They won't even know until then how they had longed for such typical behavior. And one day, I am certain, Alea will overcome her issues. Her family will be able to relax. And together, through the internet, her mom and I will rejoice.

Alea’s mom and I never would have “met” without the internet living as we do on opposite coasts. I’m in awe. One day, I hope to put a picture of Alea, her mom, Ellie and me in my Memorial Box. But for now, I will keep Alea in my prayers. Please join me!

Memorial Box Monday started at "A Place Called Simplicity." A friend of mine introduced me to it, and I love it! love it! love it!!! Memorial Box Monday provides an opportunity to remember all the good things God has done. Huge, gigantic things and little things that might seem insignificant. God's word is clear: "Cast every care on Me, for I care for you." (1 Peter 5:7).