the one with the lost sheep

ever since I left, I have been so sad about missing my babies.  I was very distraught about leaving them for so long and being so far away.  over this last few days I have been reminded of the parable Jesus told of the lost sheep.  The shepherd left the 99 safe, loved, comfortable sheep to find the one lost, alone, forgotten sheep.  it is a sacrifice to be gone.  and, yes, it is probably harder on me then the kids...but, in the end, we will bring into the fold of the flock, a sheep that was lost and now is found.  she will soon know the love of her Savior...her Shepherd...and the 99 will still be there, waiting.