Today I had another photo shoot for DHS. Today was no different in the emotions that I went through while doing it. I leave there with such a heavy heart each time, my heart aching for each of these kids. Their faces, and personalities flashing through my mind over and over again. All these faces, with their beautiful smiles....they don't have parents to go home to. Out of all the sibling groups I photographed today, I think only 1 of them was living in a home together right now.
I truly lost it as I saw one boy get out of a vehicle and take off running with his arms outstretched running to his brother...and these kids were 8 and 12...ones you would think would normally be "too cool" for that. And then I watched how they lovingly hugged on and encourage their 5 yr old sister that has downs syndrome, helping for the photo, and then how they played together so happily. And then, when it was time for the sister to leave, the 8 yr old looked crushed, and said, "no, please, not yet", and then the 12 yr old had to carry his sister to the car screaming.....Horrible. They are all 3 placed in different homes.
And then, one girl...also a sibling group of 3 placed in 3 different homes. Her arms had bad burn scars up both arms. I just wonder what that poor girl has been through. And another, I noticed old, deep scars on her head, arms and chest....not the typical scars just from playing.
Each and everytime I go take these pictures, and I see all these kids, I am truly worth nothing when I get home. I just walk around in a daze b/c I cannot get them off my mind. I have not done one single productive thing since getting home today...everytime I get up from my recliner, I walk in here to look at the pictures.
Just today, I met 27 children that do not have parents.
Maury... do you know what you have done today alone for 27 children!!?!?! I am sure they blessed too by the time you spent with each and everyone of them! You need to realize how much you are helping by JUST doing what you have done today! This is PART of your calling.
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ReplyDeletewow. that is so sad. it is great what you are doing maury.
ReplyDeleteI'm crying. You're so amazing. I want to hug them.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a big heart! Again, I admire you. Just knowing that SOMEONE cares probably made their day so much better!
ReplyDeletemy heart aches for them too. and someday this may be what god wants us to do as well.
ReplyDeletei may have missed a post. what do you do for dhs by taking the pictures? are they posted somewhere so people can actually see the faces who need parents?
i think what you're doing is great. all of it. god has a plan to use your family in a great way.