You will only Rememebr the Good

Day 286: “Dance as though no one is watching you. Love as though you have never been hurt before. Sing as though no one can hear you. Live as though heaven is on earth.” When my mother passed the heart surgeon told my brother and me eventually we would only remember the good things. Tonight, as I stood with my two sister’s Juanita and d Jakki to present and award in my mother’s honor I was reminded of those words.

An early morning call sent me and my kids off to the police station to pick up the young girl I have spoken of a couple of days back. She and her mother had another altercation and the officer wanted her removed from the house. Actually, the mother called to have her removed from the house. The officer was adamant that it was not their job to just pick up her child because she didn’t want to deal with her anymore. The good news is that he was able to see through all the crazy.

When I first got the call I was reluctant to take this one and said I would not be able to keep her next week. Then my daughter said, "Mom just do it", we will work it out.” I have a great tendency to take on other people stuff when it’s not my assignment. The buy-in from my daughter made it much easier for me to say yes. The small police force was synergized around getting the best care for my mentee for the next few days. They were elated that I had come to get her. We've not seen each other in over 10 months but I know this is a relationship for a lifetime.

As we embraced I was very aware of my love for this child and I could feel the relief swelling up inside of her as she held on tight. We both cried tears of joy at seeing each other even under these circumstances.

I'm not sure what the plan is- God knows. But, I'm open to be used so that He will be glorified and that Baby Girl will be safe and love. I have a friend who has kids around this age and I'm always thinking better him than me...ummm.

One day she too will only remember the Good things.