Today, we heard the news that the little boy we sponsored in Josiah’s memory went to join Josiah in glory. This news absolutely breaks my heart. Dieujuste (Justin) was born one month before Josiah and came to live at GLA quickly afterwards. I am so thankful to know the beautiful hearts at God’s Littlest Angels loved Dieujuste well. That even though his short time on earth was spent as an orphan, he knew the warmth of a loving embrace and even more importantly, the gracious love of God. Today my prayers are lifted to all of you who cared for him and loved on him. Oh the weight of your grief today! I am so so sorry!
For the past two years we enjoyed getting updates and spent time praying over him. GLA does such a great job of sending a new picture and update on your child each month allowing you to get to know them. I remember one month they described him as a little boy who loved talking with the nannies. That he is “ full of personality and is the ruler of the house.” Jesse called me from work after this particular update and said “He’s perfect for us! We love our big personality boys!” If you know my sons then you know they were born active and talkative with big outgoing personalities. We laughed at how well he would fit into our family.
I anticipated the day GLA would email me to say Dieujuste had been adopted. I thought ahead to how sad I would feel to not see him grow up anymore but how joyful I would feel knowing he was home. I never anticipated the joy of knowing he was home would mean a heavenly one.
Dear Dieujuste,
You are loved little one. Though I never saw you with my eyes or held you in my arms, I loved you. You brought joy to our family and you never even knew it. My comfort today is knowing that you will never again long to call someone Daddy. That today and forevermore you will be in the presence of your Father. That today your smile is that much brighter because it reflects the glory of God. My hope is that you will meet my Josiah, the reason that lead our family to you in the first place. I can’t wait to meet you myself little one. Until then, you will be dearly missed.
Love, the Singer family
For more information on how you can sponsor a child through God’s Littlest Angels, click here. Dieujuste is not the only child we sponsor but he was the only one with GLA. They are hands down my favorite sponsorship because 1. I’ve seen Dixie’s golden heart and saw her love for God and for the orphan radiate from it and 2. They genuinely and personally love each child that comes into their care. So go ahead and take a peek at some of the most gorgeous faces you’ll ever see. They are in need of your sponsorship today. ♥