Just like me

This kid. Oh, this kid. Christopher. Sometimes he makes you want to pinch his cheeks (an Indian sign of affection) and other times he makes you crazy! He is a leader among his brothers and sisters. As his housemother once said, "Everyone, including me, listens to Christopher." He has a mind like a steel trap, remembering the tiniest of details from long ago. He is smart and translates between English and Telugu often without being asked. He always knows what is going on with the other children and he has a heart for our smallest ones. And if you can't already tell by this photo, they love him.
 Christopher was born with hemiplegia causing arm/leg weakness and was abandoned at the government orphanage as a little boy. He has an anger, that stems from insecurities about being different, that simmers just beneath the surface. He is been kicked out of multiple schools for beating other students (he is currently schooled at home by a tutor). He has a habit of stealing things from others here at the home. Although he has never told me why he steals I strongly believe he does it because he fears that one day there may not be enough. Christopher has been with SCH for a long time, his needs have always been met and then some.
This week Christopher gave me an unprompted apology (which is a HUGE deal) for something he had done and in a flash God gave me a picture of my own heart.

Daughter stop working so hard at storing up things for yourself. Let me provide. 
But Father what if you don't? What if you forget or if there isn't enough? I'll keep a little just in case. Ok?
Daughter let go! Can't you see you are making a mess and causing so much pain.
But Daddy they hurt me. I am right to be angry. This is wrong.
Daughter I am The Great Provider, The Healer, The Almighty God. I have you in the palm of my hand and you cannot be touched. You are mine.

Christopher is battling himself. He knows that he is loved for who God created him to be. He knows he is completely provided for. Jesus is whispering at Christopher's heart for his total trust and submission. Just like He is whispering in mine. Only then will we have peace.
My children and I are on this Kingdom Journey together. May the Lord bless our steps.

~Pray for us as we continue to move our children to their new homes. Adjustment has been hard on kids and caregivers alike.
~Pray that we hire good Godly Indian staff that love our children well.
~Pray for the adoption process for our children as it is continually being stonewalled by the Indian government.
~Pray for me as I enter into month 5 I am starting to feel exhaustion. Pray for strength, grace and stamina.