This weekend I saw once again the clear
differences between children brought up in broken homes vs. whole homes.
I recognized a new that broken homes create a
feeling of unsafety that is quite lasting in the hearts and lives of the
children.
I recognized many things in my own 33 year
old self who came from a very broken home but has had the incredible honor to
be a part of a whole family for the last ten years.
As I shared my home with three teenagers I
saw a clear dividing line between the two of us who are from broken homes and
the two that are from whole homes.
The many differences included:
Safety vs. Danger
Secure vs. Insecurity
Freedom vs. Captivity
The differences hit me so clearly and brought
about a brand new realization that having a mom and a dad who stay committed to
each other and their families makes all the difference in the lives of their
children and I’m
sure the difference is felt in their own lives as well.
And even though I have been so incredibly
blessed to be a part of a whole family this last ten years the effects of my
broken childhood are still quite lasting and that is surprising and yet not
surprising to me.
What a difference a firm foundation makes in
the Entire lives of children. Wow!
I am thankful for the healing that has occurred
in my life in the last decade but I wonder if there are things that will be
part of who I am that stem from my childhood years.
I believe that God can change and heal
completely and believe that He is doing that In my life and heart still to this
day but what a difference that foundation makes in the journey. I would likely
have very different battles to fight yet still battles.
My thoughts are rambly but I am just
astounded.
