Tembisa is a Squatter Camp about thirty minutes from where I live in South Africa; it is where I met a little boy named Veli. Five months old at the time, his mother seventeen. They live with a husband and wife who have taken in 30 children ages between 0-19
Veli’s birth mother decided that it would be best to give Veli up for adoption. A team had come through SA and a lady met Veli. She heard of my vision to start an abandon baby’s home and she asked me if I would consider taking this little boy in… I knew something had to happen but I wasn’t sure I was to be the one to take in Veli. I went down to see my friend Luiza and ask her to pray, I couldn’t even finish my sentence before she was screaming “this boy is mine” God has been preparing me for this for a year” I have to say I was confused, not sure how to respond but I felt it was right. The following day Lu went to Tembisa to talk with the mother and she handed Veli over to Lu within 24 hrs. I am not sure I can put into words how God worked in this situation, you see it was urgent that Veli get the care he needed, simple needs such as food, shelter and a loving mother, he has HIV and needs treatment immediately, God knew it was urgent and He made it happen. I consider Veli the first baby to “Redeemed home” the baby home that I am starting, my vision for the baby home was 6 children; here at Alabanza I am so grateful that God placed this vision, and now He is doing the work. I stand in awe at the goodness of our loving Father. He says to take care of the orphans and when we say yes to him he prepares the way! We are praying for Veli’s healing, strength to his body and that he will grow up to bring light to this nation. Will you join me in prayer for Luiza and Veli, they are beginning their life as Mother and son, the bonding is incredible to watch. She is a wonderful mother and he has brought so much joy to Alabanza.
Amazing how God’s timing is always PERFECT! Continue to walk in His steps and He will continue to show miracle after miracle.
What a cute picture! And your profile one too!!! I miss Africa.
Hey Heather!
Thanks for another update. I always love reading them. To us on the “outside” reading what is happening in your day-to-day, it’s obvious that God is honoring your obedience and letting you experience the “WOW” life. It’s my way of describing the adventure that God takes us on when we surrender to Him and let Him have His way in our lives. Since you’re in the middle of it, you may not always feel like you’re making an eternal impact, but believe me, you make all of us say “WOW!” It’s ALL God, but He needs willing vessels and you are one! Keep laughing, praying and loving the kids. (hug three for me today) And by all means, keep singing!!
You are loved and missed,
Scott
This is the normal Christian life… the miracles of God being displayed in our daily lives. You are a mother of nations and this is just the beginning. Red, and yellow, black, and white they are precious in His sight and you are the arms of God that holds them and cares for them.
Yay! I am so excited to hear this report – please pass on a big congratulations to Luiza for me, and congrats to you for holding to the vision. It’s amazing how much He will do with a little obedience! Talk to you soon!
Hey my feather…
I love you! You have been on my heart so much lately i miss you!
love love love you so deep!
Heather! I was just reading your blog as I am procrastinating writing a paper and I have to say that it paid off big time. How exciting for Luiza and Veli. I’m praying for Veli’s health now too. God is SO good!!!! I’d love to hear more what you’re up to and how you’re doing! I miss you!