Nehemiah’s Question

I took a picture a few months back, 
but tucked it away.
To share on a special day, 
because it a cherished rendition of God’s amazing love.
It speaks volumes.
A tender picture for which there really are no words….
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Our Nehemiah….
He’s a thinker.
He remembers well.
And he has begun to really open up about his life without us.
Out of the blue, the other day, he questioned, 
“God love Ch*na people?”
I assured him he did.
He proceeded in his sweet broken English
 to share some stories of people he had encountered in Ch*na.
After finishing, he asked me again,
 as though I might not have previously  
understood that there are all types of people in the world,  

“God love Ch*na people?”
“Yes, little treasure, even those who show no love, 
He still loves.”
Unconditionally.
And so I share my cherished picture:
Taken on Nehemiah’s first Sunday at Phoenix First
{our home church} with us.
Nehemiah had been home with us just two days.  
As the worship band started to play
 – Graham was on drums this particular Sunday –
Nehemiah and Elijah stepped out in the aisle,
Nee slipped his arm around his littlest brother 
and Elijah slipped his arm around his newest older brother
and both stood watching from the back
where we were sitting.
Completely captivated.
Nehemiah had never been in a church nor had he seen anything like it.
They did not move.
No doubt, Elijah understood this to be a sacred time.
Not one single stirring from either.
Until the worship had ended.
“God love Ch*na people?”
Oh how He loves.
{And most certainly this would be just one more reason why we do what we do.}
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: 
While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”  
Romans 5:8

21 thoughts on “Nehemiah’s Question

  1. Yes, God love "Chin* People!" I've just started volunteering with Baobei (see my blog) and looking for prayer partners for these sweet babies. Yes, God does indeed love them!!

  2. Beautiful! I'm so glad Nehemiah was able to talk to you about what's on mind. I'm sure there will be more.
    Nehemiah, You are a sweet treasure and I'm glad you're part of the Saunders family, exactly the perfect fit!

  3. Brought me to tears! Beautiful picture and beautiful story behind it. Just want you to know that you were one of my early encouragers toward adoption and we brought home our little boy from Serbia last week. He has a smile that lights up the room. What a GIFT!

  4. Oh my! This brought tears to my eyes! I have to say, I am a new follower myself. But my mother has followed this blog for so long I can't even remember! And I have used your ice cream cake recipe over and over again! I am the oldest of my family with five kids. So that means I make the ice cream cake at least five times a year! hehe! Your families story is amazing! And shows God's power and love in a huge way! You have been a blessing in my life and I thank you for that! 🙂
    Have a blessed day!
    1 Thessalonians 5:11

  5. TEARS! So so precious. Thank you for sharing Linny. And, could you please pray for adoptions from S. Korea? They have suddenly changed the process and will likely sentence many thousands of children to growing up without a momma or daddy. I'm sick and heartbroken over it.

  6. That takes my breath away. I stand in awe of you is what comes to my mind. Praying for you sweet Linny, and that the words are flowing out as you write.

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