Friday, November 2, 2012

In which I write my first post since 31 Days and it is FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY!

Roots


You gave me roots 
to grow in love
You gave me wings
to reach the sky
You set me free
to be who I am
Just by being who you are.

I learned the words of this little song as a child
and even then, something about them spoke to the artist in me.

I remember pondering, in a far off way, what that must feel like for parents -- to provide the roots and then set the wings free to fly.

Deep thoughts for a twelve year old.

I have always loved the idea of knowing where you come from.
Do I have Mommy's hands, Daddy's lips, Granny's love of analyzation, Aunt Paula's laugh and more?

I wonder if that is why adoption was never on my radar.
I like the idea of being known from the time you were in the womb
And growing up knowing where you belong.

But what if God changes your heart?
What if your story does not work out the way you planned?
What if the roots you long to give do not grow the pathways you once imagined?

What if God takes your heart and tenderizes it so much that you wonder if you can ever breathe or love again and somehow in the journey, not only do you love again, but better and bigger and wider?

The roots look a little different now,
but oh look....
Look how wide they will go....

Just by being who you are....
Just by being who you are....

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This week I shared a little PEEK into my process of becoming a {soon-to-be} foster parent and possibly adopting one day. It is a SLOW journey but I need it to be that way for now so it is good and hard and good and scary and good. Thank you for your prayers and your own stories of adoptions and foster care from your own home or friends or relatives. The encouragement helps me SO much!

Thank you!!




Every Friday, I join these amazing word lyricists who write for 5 minutes straight just for the love of the written word....free and true....with no editing or fanfare. It is scary and vulnerable and simply amazing? Will you join me?

Five Minute Friday

40 comments:

soulstops said... Best Blogger Tips

From reading your words, I can tell God has opened your heart wide to love...praying He continues to prepare the way for you to foster care, and adopt...Deut. 31:8 was a verse Jennifer shared with me that I am passing on to you...hope it encourages you, Lindsey :)

Jennifer Camp said... Best Blogger Tips

Sweet Red, that must be His words, those last ones, as they echo the song you begin. Here you go, girl. So thankful for you.

lindseyfoj said... Best Blogger Tips

Yeah...I don't know where this all came from tonight or if it even made sense...but it is where He is taking me and it is DEFINITELY scary!

lindseyfoj said... Best Blogger Tips

Oh, thank you...I love having the Word given to me. It feels like a specific gift from God! Thank you!!

Alia_Joy said... Best Blogger Tips

Yes, you love big and deep and wide. It's written all over you and I knew it was there long before I met you in real life. God, He prepares the way, doesn't He? Love following along on your journey.

p31wife said... Best Blogger Tips

Lindsey, I will be praying for your journey! Love to read what you write. "Look how wide they will go..." love that! Meredith

p31wife said... Best Blogger Tips

Lindsey, I will be praying for your journey! Love to read what you write. "Look how wide they will go..." love that! Meredith

lindseyfoj said... Best Blogger Tips

Girl...you see things I don't even know I am writing...this gift you have...wow...I just want to SOAK in it! I am SAD AGAIN that we did not have MORE time at Allume and I want a phone date...PLEASE!!??!

Jessie Gunderson said... Best Blogger Tips

I feel like you wrote that just for me! Ah, the what if's that I'm living now! We wrote about the same thing and in an all together different way. I love it! I'm Pining you picture to remember it all! :)

lindseyfoj said... Best Blogger Tips

Just left your space...you are SO right! Loved your words there and your blog and your bio! You are my kind of people! I can tell. Thank you for coming here and stopping to share your words...I hope we can get to know each other more!

lindseyfoj said... Best Blogger Tips

Thank you for saying that. It means so much and is something I strive for and always feel that I fall so short and realize how much I need His grace! Love SHARING this journey with you! You ROCK, girl!

Kris Camealy said... Best Blogger Tips

LIndsey, my friend, your spirit is so rich with Jesus. He has set your feet on a generous journey of learning to love the way He loves, love that crosses bloodlines and finds home in hearts that all come from his heart....I just love watching this, I can't wait to see where God leads you and Arno. I KNOW it will be amazing, because God is amazing. He can be no less. LOVE you!

Leanna Giltmier said... Best Blogger Tips

My goodness, this is so great to read. I wrote about a similar thing, and this gives me a different perspective on it. Thank you. Scary and good - just now I'm feeling these days,

Mary Bonner said... Best Blogger Tips

Oh, Lindsey! I wish I could think of an adjective other than lovely or beautiful. You speak to my heart with this. While I loved our God-planned chat on Sunday, I crave more time with you friend. Hugs and prayers coming your way!

Mary

Wick Anderson said... Best Blogger Tips

Great words, especially as we approach "Orphan Sunday" this weekend. May we be in prayer for all of God's children, and pray for homes and families to open unto them. We're in the middle of preparing our home as well...can't wait to bring our daughter home...thanks for sharing!

Mindy @ New Equus said... Best Blogger Tips

Lindsey this is awesome! And it makes me even sadder that we didn't get to connect at Allume! I know talking with you would have been such a treat and blessing!

Paula Barnett said... Best Blogger Tips

How exciting! So happy for you and this blessed child. I believe we are ONE in God! You are already family. Already rooted in all that is Divine! Honoring your choice to share the love of God that is so deeply rooted within you!

Amy Tilson said... Best Blogger Tips

Thank you for sharing!! It is a long, strange journey. I'd love to talk to you anytime over one of the phone call thingies we were discussing about last night. I'd even meet you somewhere one day - wouldn't face to face be a crazy idea. I'll definitely be praying for you both during this.

StefanieYoungBrown said... Best Blogger Tips

Love your heart and appreciate your openness. Thank you for embracing where you are and trusting still. You words ring loudly in my mind's ear, knowing the cadence of your speech and the passion behind it. I love you, sweet friend!

Christin said... Best Blogger Tips

How wonderful!! We are in the process of an international adoption and I anticipate things will begin to move quickly here. But we shall see! We've been active in the adoption since June and are already waiting for a referral. What a journey it is!!

Annie | annieathome.com said... Best Blogger Tips

Oh, friend. This is rich and deep and full of vulnerability and goodness. You teach me much here. Grateful for you.

Nikki said... Best Blogger Tips

I loved this so much, friend. Oh what God can do in and through you!


And we both know...even if it doesn't happen the way we thought would be perfect, His plan never disappoints. One day when we're old and the kids have started spreading their roots, we can look back, reflect, and know we wouldn't have wanted it any other way. ;)


Love and hugs! let's chat soon!

Melanie Moore said... Best Blogger Tips

Beautiful! Love this so much!

Have a wonderful weekend,
Melanie

marlen816 said... Best Blogger Tips

Neat entry and congrats on embarking on the journey to being a foster parent. Visiting from Five Minute Friday.

lindseyfoj said... Best Blogger Tips

Thank you, Marlene! I appreciate your visit...and your words!

lindseyfoj said... Best Blogger Tips

Thank you very much, Melanie! Appreciate you stopping by!

lindseyfoj said... Best Blogger Tips

You are right. While the process is often so hard, the end result in the hands of Jesus is better than we could have ever expected. And YES! I am looking forward to our chat!

lindseyfoj said... Best Blogger Tips

Love that I can teach as I learn...helps it to not be in vain....this stretching and opening up to all He has for me. Hard. good. hard. Love you!!

lindseyfoj said... Best Blogger Tips

Really? Oh, Wow! Where are you adopting from?

lindseyfoj said... Best Blogger Tips

Thank you for the courage, friend...I love how God gives us friends who can fuel us in that way. You rock...! Love you! P.S. What is your hubby's name?

lindseyfoj said... Best Blogger Tips

Oh...I am looking forward to reading your words...thank you for sharing your words here....scary hope together maybe?!?

lindseyfoj said... Best Blogger Tips

I wish that too...I am so sad that we only "connected" as we were leaving....!! Thank you for connecting though both then and here!

lindseyfoj said... Best Blogger Tips

That is awesome! Where is she coming from?

lindseyfoj said... Best Blogger Tips

ME TOO! It was more overwhelming than this extrovert expected! I look forward to continuing to connect here in this also-crazy, social media world!

lindseyfoj said... Best Blogger Tips

Thank you, Paula! How encouraging you are! That means so much!

lindseyfoj said... Best Blogger Tips

Amy...! That would be SO awesome!! I'd love to connect face-to-face! Thank you for your words of courage for my soul!

lindseyfoj said... Best Blogger Tips

I love that...love that you can HEAR me as you read! You are my favorite surprise gift from Allume and it wasn't even IN the gift bag! ;-)

Mindy @ New Equus said... Best Blogger Tips

Oh my gosh! I walked into the lounge on Thursday night and I was TOTALLY overwhelmed! I was wondering what on earth I had gotten myself into. But, one #fmfparty later and I was good to go! Ha! Ha! Glad to know that I wasn't the only maxed out extrovert! ;)

Wick Anderson said... Best Blogger Tips

from the Democratic Republic of Congo! (the country many of us grew up calling "Zaire") :) Thanks!

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