Miracle Moments
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“Lord, you are my God; I will exalt and praise Your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.” Isaiah 25:1
We go to church with John and Robin O’Leary, who, at the time we first met, were houseparents at Big Oak Ranch. They had just welcomed Kaige into their home. My husband, Shane, and I felt extremely called to that little boy, and today, we have been his Resource Family for nine years now.
When Shane and I started dating, we both talked about wanting three children – this was a forever desire that was planted in our hearts. The number three had always been a significant number through which He revealed His faithfulness to us. We had our first son, Henry, with no problems and then struggled with infertility for years and years after. Through IVF, we had our second son Meade, yet lost Meade’s twin. Despite this incredible loss, God was so faithful. Within the pain and loss, He reminded us that He had given us Kaige, and we do have our three sons that He promised.
It is so sweet to reflect over those hard years and remember His goodness and faithfulness, even if it wasn’t received in the way we expected. We are so blessed, and we love that Kaige is our number three. It is tough to sum up nine years with him, as he is such a precious child. People often ask us what it’s like to serve as a volunteer resource parent. They want to know what it entails. As I share with them how Kaige has just joined right into our family each time we’ve kept him, I can’t remember what life was like before Kaige. The blessings he has brought into our lives completely outweigh everything else. Becoming a resource family is completely worth it, and we truly wouldn’t want it any other way.
-Katie Ellison
