A Solomon Story

Are you familiar with the story in the Bible that involves Solomon, two women, and one baby?

The story goes (in a nutshell) that these two women came to Solomon, claiming that they had both had babies within three days of each other. One of the women rolled over on and killed her baby, and the other woman claims she took her baby. Solomon suggested cutting the baby in half in the hopes to please both women. In his mind, I'm sure (as well as in mine) the baby's real mother would have stepped up and pleaded with Solomon that the baby was hers but to avoid cutting him in half, the OTHER woman could have him.

Believe it or not, there is currently a situation in my family that is much like this. The lesson I take from that story about Solomon is that if you are the real mother, you would want to spare your child any harm at any cost. I may share all the little details later, but here is what you need to know now:

His name is Preston.

His mother gave him up when he was born.
She has had 5-6 children since age 15 and only has custody of one.
She is pregnant again.

Preston is in Gracie's class at Victory Baptist.

He is one of the cutest and sweetest little boys ever.

The family who has loved, cherished, and cared for him for more than two years is about to lose him.

Please pray for this family. If you need specifics, it is a married couple with three children already. At least ten years ago, they lost a little boy shortly after his birth due to a genetic defect.

They are hurting and in pain, and need your prayers. And so does Preston.

My heart aches for this family.