Friday, September 30, 2011

Justice Rolls

Let justice roll on like a river; righteousness like a never-ending stream
- Amos



Justice is doing what's right and treating human beings as people of inherent value. Here we have darling Jonathon, cast aside and presumed as-good-as-dead, then spoken for, defended and nurtured. Justice rolls over Jonathon.


Jonathon said goodbye to his wonderful nannies and nurse Lyn at the Butterfly Home and came home to a new Daddy, Mommy, big brother Titus and little brother Mike. These first two days he is adapting marvelously well.

I've been sharing his story in fragments. Please come back again to read Jonathon's story in its entirety, and 'til then enjoy a few pictures from Jon's homecoming day, which was our 4th wedding anniversary.






This lullaby for Jonathon came out of nowhere. The music you hear on the slideshow was the first take, not all the lyrics formed, tryin to plunk out a tune on the guitar. 


Let justice roll like a river over you
righteousness never fail to fall on you
Cast aside
no one saw you
Mercy's here now
and we're holding you

Let justice roll like a river over you
righteousness never fail to follow you
Silenced
no one heard you
Mercy's here now
and we're singing over you

Mercy's here now 
and we're singing over you

8 comments:

  1. That's beautiful. Just beautiful. Congratulations just dosen't seem to express how happy I am for him, and you all.

    with love,
    Jenny

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  2. Anonymous9/30/2011

    Rachel that lullaby makes me weep. Thank you for sharing. Know that Wayne and I are loving Jonathon from afar!

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  3. We are thrilled for you all! What a beautiful addition Jonathon makes to your family. We are thinking of you as you make the transition to three kiddos and hoping changes happen smoothly. Love all 5 of you!

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  4. I love this. Great song, Rach.

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  5. How beautiful Rachel. I love the song and singing with you too.

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  6. Wow Rachel! That is from The Wind! What a wonderful blessing over Jonathan.

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  7. The Wind! I love it.

    Thanks everyone. I feel encouraged, and I need it!

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  8. I love it, Rach. How sweet to hear your voice... beautiful melody, beautiful words. Wonderful. I love the photos. I can't tell you how happy I am for your wonderful family. So much love. I love that your lips are sore. :)

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