The Road

Memories

1975

I am looking for their car. Each day I stand by the road and wonder: Where is my family? I don’t know anyone at this house. I don’t know where I am. When will my family come back for me?

The old woman at this house is angry because I have clogged the toilet again. There are other children in this home. A lonely boy follows me everywhere. He follows me to the road. I yell at him to leave me alone.

Tears flow down my cheeks as I stare down the road. I miss my family so much. Maybe today I will see their car?

Healing from the past

Fear caused my mother to hide me from my father. Mental illness convinced her that he was harming me. One of the saddest times was when she hid me at someone else’s home. Someone I did not know. Standing by the road is one of my strongest memories.

Have you ever felt abandoned? Perhaps you were abandoned by your parents, your spouse, or a dear friend? Sometimes you may even feel that God has abandoned you. What do you do when you have been left behind?

I am healing from my past. Part of the healing process is writing my story. As I write about my life, God shows me the times that He protected me even during times of being abandoned.

Prayer

Father God,

You promised that you would never leave or forsake us. In times of loneliness, remind us of Your unfailing presence.

God, you have been faithful. All my life. You rescued me when no one else could. You stood with me by that road and held me close. You brought me back home. You are my Father in heaven, and I worship You.

In Jesus’s name,

Amen

How has God been working in your life? I would be encouraged to hear your story.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Tina