As of right now we don't know much about Sylas. Only that he is in Russia, has down-syndrome, blue eyes, blonde hair, and is sociable. I think the picture speaks volumes more though. Sylas is one of God's precious children. He has a purpose in this life. He is worth something, more than I may ever know but God knows.
After being introduced to Reece's Rainbow, through a fellow home-school family who was adopting through the organization, I couldn't stop thinking about these sweet children. It breaks my heart to think of how they have been treated in their short lives thus far. I hate thinking about how, when they turn a certain age, they will be taken from the orphanage, and sent to an asylum. Not because they need psychiatric care, just because they have down-syndrome, or another special need. I don't understand how people can do that to these sweet, innocent little ones.
The Lord has not called our family to adopt. He has, however, called us to care for the widowed and the fatherless. We truly believe that prayer is one of THE best ways to do this. After looking at all of those little faces that are waiting to be adopted, I noticed the section of the website to become a prayer warrior for one of these children. After praying about it, we knew we wanted to commit to praying for a specific child daily. We were blessed with Sylas.
I will admit, at first sight, I just wanted to bring him home here, with us. But, I know that is not God's plan. The Lord has been teaching me lately to do what He has asked me to do. To be content with what He has called from me. I often hear His call, and then try to make it bigger and better. Of course, it is only bigger and better in my mind. God's way is always the best way, the perfect way. Right now, He has called me to pray for this child everyday until he has found his forever family. I will be honoring this request. I will not try to do more than what has been asked of me. I am at peace with this. I know that this peace only comes from the Lord.
I feel so blessed with the honor of praying for this child. For now, he is part of our family. I will be praying for him as I pray for each one of my children here. What a joy it has already been in these past few days!
Would you like to become a prayer warrior for a special needs orphan? Please visit Reece's Rainbow for more information, and prayerfully consider it.
