Start with One

I meet with people from Start with One ministries the other day but this blog is not about them. However, through the name of this ministry, the Lord got my attention. One of the ministries that I am serving with is at a baby home. To be honest, when the Lord first called me here, there was a bit of confusion. "How does this fit into the bigger plan, Lord?" was my first question. As I follow Him in obedience, I see that clarity is coming. And one of His answers is "start with one." This can be a struggle for me because I want to help as many disabled children and adults as I possibly can...like superhero Alysha with Jesus power (as i have mentioned in the past i'm sure). Now you might be asking, "Well, how do you know who is the "one"? I know who is the one because there is one special little lady at this home...with a physical disability...who is not a baby anymore...who is still here because of the lack of special needs/disability programs in the country. Meet Lizzy Lou.

Lizzy is a 6 year old girl with Cerebral Palsy. She was one of the first babies to enter Haven of Hope back in 2009. She has been a joy to the home ever since. She has received different therapies while at HOH and has made significant progress. She is loved well here by the aunties, visitors and by the babies in the home. Unfortunately, for Lizzy, she has seen many babies come and go from Haven of Hope while she remains. 

One of my duties during the week is to work one-on-one with Lizzy and then arranging for the staff to work with her doing special learning times and therapy times on the days I am volunteering at the school. Also, i will assist in making God-directed decisions of what Lizzy future looks like and how we can best help this amazing little girl. 

I have known Lizzy from the very beginning of the home. For years now, the Lord has put her on my heart and I've even felt led to give to her specifically over the past few years. Now, the Lord has brought me here to "start with one"....one that I've already had a connection with and a love for. I know I've only been here a few days but we are already the best of friends. I know the Lord will do much through this relationship. I don't know what the Lord has planned for Lizzy in the future but I have a feeling it will be HUGE. 

The Lord challenged me to start with one and challenge you to do the same. Often we bite off more than we can chew and end up giving up. But one intentional relationship...led by the Spirit...can make more difference than we can see with our own eyes. 

And if you remember, Pray for Lizzy! This is a time of hope for Lizzy...whether that means that she is adopted by a "forever family" or if that means that she finds another children's home where she live and grow and flourish!!