Good-bye Lucky

Oh, what a sad day for the kids and I. Our orphan friend, Lucky, just came over and told us that his sister is sending him away. When I asked why, he said he does not know, but she told him that he is leaving today to go live with his uncle. I asked if it might be better for him at his uncle’s home, but he said that his uncle is even poorer than his sister. He seemed scared and sad. He asked if he could work for me one last time so he could take some food with him and I told him to just play soccer with my kids and I’d pack him a bag with some food, toiletries, toys, school supplies and a little money so he would be prepared for his journey. He and Elijah played soccer for an hour and had a nice time and then they hugged to say good-bye.



One really sweet thing Elijah did was he found an old piece of metal and some wire and he hooked it together with a few sticks inside and told Lucky to use it to make a fire and keep warm. Elijah said he was sad that his friend was moving and he did not say it, but his gift also shows that he is worried about Lucky being able to stay warm and have enough to eat (he also told Lucky he could cook his food on it).
We are going to miss Lucky’s smile and good attitude. He has been such a good friend to my kids and I have enjoyed many good conversations with him. He is kind, friendly, helpful and has an honesty about him that makes him so easy to love.




The heavens have opened up and it is just pouring rain. It feels so appropriate on this day when a child who has already lost both parents, has a sister who is sending him away too. How hurt he must be because he has told me before that he does not want to go. I am crying for him and I feel like God is crying for him too. Crying for his loses, his fears, his uncertainty of having a meal each day, his loss of many friends in this neighborhood, and loses that I don’t even know about. God is going with him and He will take care of him. We are just going to miss Lucky, Elijah’s first African friend, so much!I know God put him on our path for a reason as so I pass on my blessing to him as we part ways;



Lucky
May the Lord bless you and keep you,
may the Lord turn His face toward you and smile on you,
may He fill you with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness and self control all the days
of your life.
May you grow up to be a Godly man with a heart after
God's own heart and
may you live a contagious Christian Life,
Amen