TriDadio the alter ego of Tony D. Cross

So, sometimes I have these words that start to bug me as I go through my day.  Words I try to write down, they don’t always make it on paper.   I have been wanting to write and update our story but I find that at times the day seems to fly by.   From the first step out of bed getting coffee, through my daily run, the day seems to be a blur.  When we receive our first placement, we knew that he was going to probably go to his grandmothers unless the parents got on track with their life.  They never did and seems they gave up.  We were notified that grandma or GIGI as she is called was going to finally get baby D. Once I found out a question arose in my heart?  Can I handle baby D leaving?  How would I handle it?  On Friday the 2nd of February we said goodbye to Baby D.  It was hard,  to be honest, it was painful but we had a good morning with his GiGi that ended with prayer and lots of hugs and kisses.  As we placed him in the car set and watched the van pull away.  Our hearts felt heavy and the tears started to flow.  That’s when you start to second guess yourself and the mission.  Is it worth the pain and suffering of getting attached to these sweet babies only to have to let them go?

Baby D at 5 day

Baby D at 4 months

That answer to that question is YES.  Christ suffered the ultimate sacrifice for us if He did that, How much more can we lean on His grace and power?  Not only that but that His grace is sufficient to allow us to move forward.

⁹ But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9

This verse is one promise to lean on in those times

God’s timing is perfect because just as Baby D left that morning, we were blessed to have two more friends come join the family.  Our hearts that an hour ago were sad and empty with Baby D’s departure became full and on mission with the arrival of Big D and Baby N.   A set of brothers who had to go through hell to get to a safe place.  We now have a two-year-old and his little 3-month-old brother.   They are adjusting as we are and thriving and getting tons of love.  We prayed before Baby D left our home for the next set of blessings. We just prayed God had plans.

I pray every day that God will allow me to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.

This journey has been one of great reward and together we can reach families with the message of hope through the gospel while giving children a safe home full of love and laughter.  I am so blessed to be on this journey with such a great wife and mother in Carla and children who see and share the same mission as we do.    I pray every day that God will allow me to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.  My question for you is this:  What is God wanting you to do?  Step out in faith and go forward in obedience, you’ll never regret it.

Big D left day 14 with us right day one

Big D’s brother Baby N left day one right day 14

For anyone interested in fostering, new classes are opening up.  These are needed to begin your fostering journey.  Please pray and discuss it with your spouse to see if God is placing it on your heart to minister to the least of these.