The day I met baby Theo

Sunday January 24, 2010

Robin just returned with a new baby. He is one and a half years old and weighs just 6.9 kg. He was living with his grandmother and doesn't have a name.

God I just don't understand. Lord please five this baby strength and be with him tonight as he sleeps in a new place. Give him peace and security. Let him know that he will be okay.

The idea of little Theo, named the next day meaning "Gift from God", not having a name broke my heart. His healing process at Acacia Tree took a long time. He distrusted many people especially white men. He took a long time to warm up to Mitchell. He was terrified of the kitty that would come in to the house occasionally looking for scraps of food.

Isaiah 40:26

"Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls them forth each by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing"

John 10:3

"The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out."

God knows our name even when we don't have one. God has his eyes on us and protects us even we are neglected and alone. I know that God had his hands of protection over Theo even before he came to our attention.

As Theo continued to heal we all fell in love with his hilarious faces. We all began to see his sneaky mischievous side. He was loud and vocal. He would play silly games.

Mitchell and Theo were instant buddies. They would joke around and play. Blessed and Theo also had a funny relationship that always made me smile.

Theo got big and fat and is now home with his grandmother.

Please pray that God continues to show babies to Robin that need love and attention and healing.