Today’s post is a direct follow up to my previous post about Owen. If you have not read it you can go here to catch up! If you have never heard of Owen, please go to my very first post about him here.
You all know my heart has been on the many children of the world who are either orphaned, aborted, abandoned or abused. For a long time, and even now, I still wonder how in the world I am going to be able to help or make a difference? I just keep praying, and unfortunately I must be patient for the answers I seek. Sometimes it’s hard to keep blogging because the enemy sometimes whispers into my ear that no one cares and no one is listening. But then, I get that feeling that I can’t simply just give up on them can I? I mean, I have waited many years to hear God tell me what in the heck I am supposed to do with my life? What am I called to do? What is my purpose?
Well, I do know that one of the answers is that I am meant to be a mother, that I KNOW I am called to do. But why do you suppose that is? Why has God given me such an incredible love for children? The answer to that is all over this website! I know that I have a TON of content on here in the numerous sections. I know that it takes a hundred years to read through all of it, especially that pesky Research section. But something I don’t know is, has my site done any good? Has my hard work helped open any eyes? Has it caused just one child to be helped? Ugh, I wished I knew!!!
With all my questions, doubts and fears, that terrible feeling of wanting to give up creeps back in. But then I see a sweet and familiar face in my mind, like this one…
Sweet baby Owen
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Toddler Owen
And then I think to myself, “HECK NO I CAN’T QUIT!” What would happen to Owen? Do you see a sweet smile and great potential in these photos, or do you see just a deformed child who you would rather scroll past? You can guess which one I see! I hope and pray you all see it too.
His life matters just as much as these lives…
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Owen’s life is as important as all of our children’s lives are. So, as hard as it is to put myself out there and beg for other people to be generous and help me give this child a chance, I still HAVE to do it. Because the real question is, if I don’t try to help Owen, who else will? He will surely sit in an institution for the rest of his life. he has already been discarded by his parents, by society and even those charged to care for him purely for being born “different”. I cannot and will not pass the buck to someone else on ANY of these kids, and I certainly can’t forget about this precious little 5 year old gem, Owen.
Today, when my 12 year old son asked me how many people donated to Owen’s fund, I seriously broke his heart when I had to tell him that not even one donation came in. Owen’s fund still sits untouched despite the over 50 readers I had visit. My son, was so upset by this that he is deperately trying to come up with some way we can entice others to donate. He genuinely loves Owen and wants to help him, so I understand his sadness. He suggested a garage sale which may do something, but it certainly wont raise the thousands of dollars needed to really help this guy. Plus I’m having a difficult pregnancy thus far, and am limited as to what I can do (fundraising and such) so at this point I am literally left just asking. I know, lame huh? I certainly am not trying to make excuses, but I am trying to let you all know how much I need your help right now. I am open to suggestions of things I cant try to raise money for this boy, so please suggest away! Of course if I come up with anything, I will keep you all posted!
For now, if you find it in your heart to spare a few bucks and donate to Owen’s fund please click on the following link: “Owen’s Help Me Get Adopted Fund”
Don’t forget to leave me a comment that you donated and of course please pray hard for this sweet boy! He needs a family!
God bless!
Heart Of The Young 