Jul. 31, 2007 - The Love of Jesus!
I have been meaning to post this for a while, but just haven't taken the time. I realize it was too precious a moment to ignore so here goes...
As you all know if you have followed my blog at all, Caleb and I spent almost a week at Scottish Rite Hospital this month. One boy that we met while there and spent a lot of time with was Dustin. The post right before this one will give you some background if you aren't sure about his story.
The day that we were to leave the hospital was a joyous time for us. Our friends, Smith and Julie were there with us, and it was a crazy time trying to make sure we had packed all we brought with us and all we had paid dearly for while there. You know the drill..."Hey, take that box of Kleenex! We probably paid $10 for it!" LOL!
Amidst all the confusion, Caleb kept saying he wanted to tell Dustin good-bye. Dustin had gotten to be Caleb's buddy and he usually wouldn't settle down for the night until Dustin had stuck his head in the door and assured Caleb he would see him in the morning. Leaving the hospital without telling Dustin bye was not an option for Caleb.
Dustin, however, was still asleep and I was reluctant to wake him. I told Caleb we would write Dustin a note and tell him we would miss him and would be praying for him. One of the nurses heard what we were doing and assured me that Dustin was due to get up and it would be fine to go in and tell him we were leaving. The nurse led the way with Caleb hot on her trail!
We went in Dustin's darkened room and he began to stir. He had a bit of that deer in the headlights look when he saw us all there, but it didn't last for long. In a moment mixed with 3yo excitement and compassion way beyond his years, Caleb reached up, stroked Dustin's face and in a gentle voice said, "Good-bye Dustin! I love you!"
My heart leapt to my throat and I was moved beyond words. My sweet boy had just shared the love of Jesus with one of the forgotten ones! I pray that those words will resonate in Dustin's heart and he will be reminded that a little 3yo boy named Caleb really did care!
Comments
Jul. 31, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by KindredHeart
Oh, how sorry I've been for the seemingly endless pumpkin saga your family has had to endure. And yet, while I still feel bad about all your little guy had to go through, it's so obvious how powerfully God used you...and a little 3-year-old boy named Caleb...to impact those precious children and the hospital staff for His glory! I'm grinning at the thought of your little guy sharing Jesus' love. What an example and encouragement He is to me...
Jul. 31, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by momofgirls
Oh my goodness. The tears are flowing now. Thank you for sharing this, Barb!
Aug. 1, 2007 - Little Caleb
Posted by Anonymous
What a sweetheart you are. Barb, you are doing a wonderful job raising your children. Thank you for sharing this story. I know that God will use Caleb's compassion for Dustin in a mighty way.
Be blessed,
Oney
Aug. 16, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by KiwiSmithFamily
Praying for you as you take every opportunity to share the Gospel
Blessings
Barbara
Sep. 28, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by LeslieN
What a sweet story! I love seeing Jesus in our little ones. I am praying that the seed of love that was planted in Dustin's heart would grow and grow.
You are an awesome mama!
Love,
Leslie
