Abba and little girl had lots of plans. First was their regular routine: little girl would go find Abba sitting in the rocking chair on the porch outside to sit with him for a while and to take in the beautiful green hills and sea in the distance. This was their start to everyday since … [Read more…]
“Let’s do something fun together, little girl. Let’s build something together!” Abba said with great enthusiasm as he set little girl down in front of him. Little girl shook her head excitedly, anticipating what Abba and she would do today. So much joy came out through the expression on Abba’s face and in his eyes. … [Read more…]
Rest “Little girl,” Abba’s voice got little girl’s attention. “Yes, Abba,” she answered, a little bit distracted. “You seem concerned about something. What is it?” Abba investigated the unsettledness He could see in little girl’s countenance. Little girl looked up into those deep dark brown gentle eyes that seemed like they held the ocean and … [Read more…]
Lose “Nothing to lose, nothing to lose, nothing to lose,” little girl said this phrase over and over with determination, clenched fists and a resolve in her face as she walked up and down the little porch. “What are you talking about, little girl?” asked Abba with a smile on his face as he watched … [Read more…]
Want “Abba, I love you so much. I want you to come with me everywhere for my whole life,” said little girl with excitement mingled with expectation in her words. “I’m so glad you feel that way, little girl. I’ll always be with you.” Abba said with joy unspeakable lighting up his countenance. Little girl … [Read more…]
Haven “Abba, can I just sit with you for awhile today?” Little girl said, standing right beside Abba’s chair. The look in little girl’s face was uneasy and almost distant as she waited to hear his response. “Of course you can. You know you’re always welcome to sit with me, always welcome!” Abba said as … [Read more…]
Cheer What could be written about that brings more cheer than Abba’s love for His children. What could bring greater joy than knowing you have a father – a really, really good Father. Getting Ready – The Next Step Little girl decided she was ready for the next step on the journey. Abba had invited … [Read more…]
Abba and little girl had been on quite the adventure that took them far from the home she had come to know. They returned but little girl didn’t quite feel at home when she arrived back with Abba. The adventure had somehow changed her. Knowing more of her adopted family’s story had marked little girl’s … [Read more…]
Abba and little girl decided they would take a journey to the ocean just beyond the hills. Abba and little girl had visited there once before. They had been busy with many more important things. Abba continually reminded little girl of how much he loved her and that he would always be with her no … [Read more…]
Expect Little girl sat on Abba’s lap overlooking the hills and the distant sea. Despite the reality that Abba had adopted her and that she was sitting with him right now, her heart was gripped with fear again. She had had a dream the night before that reminded her heart of all she had been … [Read more…]