My last day was a memorable day. May 12 was Mother's Day, though I was away from my biological mother, I bought her a greeting card to give when I got back that afternoon.
The morning of May 12, my spiritual mum surprised me. We separated the night before and said our goodbyes. But that morning, I was waiting fro my spiritual dad downstairs for church. Then mum suddenly came from upstairs. I thought, "Where did she come from? Didn't we left her?" Though it was not the surprise my mum expected to happen, she was surprised I was already downstairs while she hid upstairs after arriving to my spiritual dad's house. I was really surprised. (I call my dad, Ahia, and my mum, Mamu.) Ahia said, "See how much she loves you." Mamu came to join us (and surprise me) because she's going to be busy for many weeks and might not be able to spend time with me (texting/calling).
The three of us went to church as my dad led the preaching. Before church, we first had breakfast, Ahia told me, "Have you greeted her Happy Mother's Day? She's your mother, she's your Mamu." Looking at my mum, "Happy Mamu's Day!"
After church, both my spiritual parents sent me to the airport. I hugged both of them goodbye.
I live far from my spiritual parents, I'm encouraged they pray for me and I pray for them; they answer my questions via SMS or email.
I gave both of them a gift with this verse written on it:
We ask you to appreciate those who work hard among you, who lead you in the Lord and teach you. Respect them with a very special love because of the work they do. (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13)Here is a link about spiritual fathers and mothers:
Roger Barrier: http://www.preachitteachit.org/articles-blogs/ask-roger/post/archive/2012/june/article/how-do-i-become-a-spiritual-father-or-mother/
Spiritual Parents: http://shortdailydevotions.com/devotions/1-corinthians-414-15-spiritual-parents
Grace to You: http://www.gty.org/resources/sermons/1822
