I have had a awful feeling in my stomach for the past few hours since I heard of the earthquake that hit Haiti today. I remember this feeling in 2008 when the hurricanes continued to go through there all summer long, and the final straw when the house where Amos lives (& story at the time) was completely surrounded by flood waters. People all around them lost houses and died and our son & daughter were right there in the middle of it. Tonight I'm feeling that same helpless feeling. There is NO WAY to explain this unless you too have a child in Haiti waiting to come home. You feel helpless. You feel out of control. You are then mad that they are there and not home with their families where there is no earthquake.
Tonight as I explained earthquakes to the kids and why I was crying so much over dinner while constantly on my computer, they looked sad, but their little minds couldn't quite grasp what was happening so far away. They kept asking if Amos was okay and finally as I was going in to read them their bedtime bible story I got word that yes Amos was okay. I relayed that message to the boys and Cayden hugged me so tight and whispered in my ear, “I'm so happy mom.” Yeah that brought more tears. Then tonight as we were praying Deacon said these words, “God please give Amos strong muscles in case some walls fall on him so he can get out, and let him know that Jesus is with him no matter what, and help him to be respectful and please help his papers move.” OH more tears were flowing with that prayer. As I tucked Deacon in I reassured him that Amos was okay and probably wouldn't be under any walls. 🙂
Cayden asked me why God would make an earthquake and let so many people die. I told him to ask his Daddy about that one tomorrow!
Seriously though, thanks to all of you that sent texts, emails and called to check on Amos. I have thanked God over and over tonight for technology. Although we don't have cable I'm getting so many updates via twitter and facebook and can watch the news online.
Please pray for the entire country. There will be much more devastation found tomorrow when the sun comes up. Pray for the kids at the Rescue Center who are sleeping outside tonight. Pray for all the Compassion projects there and that all their kids and families will be accounted for tomorrow. My heart is heavy tonight for my kids birth families, home country and friends that we love dearly that live in Haiti.
Thanks for sharing….what beautiful and pure faith children have! Praying for Amos, your family, your children’s bio families, as well as, all in Haiti devastated by this earthquake.
When I heard the news, the first thing I did was go to your site (and the Howertons) to see how you all were and to see if you had any information on your children. I have followed your blogs; I don’t think I’ve ever commented until now. I came to follow your blog through adoption; I adopted a daughter from Guatemala who is two and a half and has been home a little more than a year. After hearing the news, and checking your site, I gathered my two children and we all said a prayer for Haiti, for the people of Haiti, for your children, for you and your familes. We continue to pray. I know that helpless feeling, and I wish there was more that I could do for you all now.
God bless,
Beth
Jamie…Derek came home and told me about the earthquake tonight and asked if I had checked your blog. He actually asked if I knew if “Dowensky” was okay. I knew nothing of it and quite literally felt sick when he told me. I cannot imagine what you and other families with children in Haiti are experiencing and the people of Haiti that are living out this nightmare. Deacon’s words just made me sob. We are praying tonight in the ‘Boro!!
been praying like crazy – of course, will continue. You are such a great mom. love you.
You probably don’t remember me…
My husband, Tony videographed a camp Aaron was at with Spur58 in Galveston in 2005. You and I met at Carolina Creek Summer 2007. I sat next to you in the Cafeteria with my 8 month old baby boy. We chatted about kids and such. You had both your sweet boys with you. Anyway, you probably don’t remember me but I have been following your blog for over a year. I just want you to know that I have been praying for you since I heard of the earthquake in Haiti and have wondered if you have heard from Amos yet. Just know that the Cobb Family is still praying! Thanks for the updates!
I can’t imagine how awful this day has been for all of you. I’m sorry! I’m praying for y’all.
I just heard the news on the way to work this morning. We’re praying for Haiti, you & your family, and everyone affected.
Hugs and prayers, Jamie.
When I heard the news this morning, I thought of Amos. Prayers for you and your WHOLE family.
I’m praying for your Amos. Praying Praying.
I thought about your family and sweet little Amos yesterday when I heard the news. We are saying lots of prayers for Amos. Can’t imagine how you guys feel.
Your family is the first thing I thought of when I heard of the awful tragedy in Haiti. We have sent up and will continue to send up lots of prayers for you, Amos and all involved.
Deacon’s prayer just about broke me.
Praying praying praying for your sweet family.
Jamie, it’s Nicole. As everyone else has said, y’all immediately came to mind when I heard the news. So glad to hear Amos is okay and will pray for him, the Livesays and everyone else involved in the efforts there. We will lift these people before the Lord and trust that His grace will be sufficient.
I know you are heartbroken and I will pray for the Lord to give you a peace that passes all understanding as you face the days and weeks ahead.
I’ve been following your blog for quite some time (think I found you a few years ago from Brian Seay’s – we adopted our little girl from the same Baby Home in ET as their kids) but don’t comment much. My heart is SO very heavy for your family, your son and those surrounding him during this time. I am absolutely praying.
Jamie, and Aaron we are praying. Please let Ash and I know if we can do anything.