Turning the other Cheek—this day was a challenge at the baby house as it was the third consecutive day with rain. This means that the babies have to stay cooped up in a small living room with barely enough space for a few meagre toys to keep them occupied. When it was time to put the toys away, one of the little girls refused, grabbing the Barbie clothes out of my hands, then unexpectedly slapped me across the cheek. I carried her to the room for her time-out, and after she apologized she came back friendly and ready to play nicely. Next, her little brother was throwing toys and hit one of the other children. I picked him up and carried him to the next room for his time-out, when he suddenly slapped me on the other cheek. Jesus says to turn the other cheek, when someone slaps you or insults you and to not to return evil for evil. Sometimes when working with these little precious ones, we have to have patience beyond our own human nature, but at those difficult moments, Gods grace kicks in and we are able to continue to love.
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