I'm starkly reminded today of what a dark and depraved world we live in, and how this world is not our home! There are so many hurting people out there. I was in a Circle of Moms chat earlier tonight for my first time, b/c the topic struck me so deeply. The topic, "How Do I Explain Puberty to my Transgender child?" This mom writes that her daughter who just turned 10 is beginning puberty, but 2 years ago began telling her family she was a boy. Now the family has accepted it. She asked for help in handling the pressures of her body turning into a woman's yet being a boy. She said her daughter has some disorder where she pulls her hair out and is struggling. I spoke with Brian and felt I had to reply to her. So here is what I wrote, maybe it will encourage you.
"Hi Kim,
Thank you for posting your question on COM. In response, I would let you know that I live in Colorado a beautiful state with gorgeous mountains, and I have been very blessed to have 4 sweet children. As I consider any of those things I mentioned, I can not help but wonder about the Creator of the Universe and His handiwork and design. The eyeball alone has over 1,000,000 cells that work together with the brain for us to see. Have you ever paused to wonder if there is a God who has created all things? "In the beginning God created the Heavens and the earth," Genesis 1:1. Every sunrise, every sunset, every grain of sand has a design and a purpose, to bring God glory. He allows us to enjoy His creation everyday. There is more to this life, than what our 5 senses can experience. My thought for you, Kim, is that your sweet child was created by our Lord to be a beautiful person who is made in His image. "In the image of God, He created them, male and female, He created them," Gen 1:27. I would say, that He does not make mistakes. Your daughter is not a fluke, she was designed by a creator. The fact that she was born a girl isn't a mistake, and I know this flies in the face of popular culture.
Some of the moms who have commented have suggested letting her know what will take place during puberty, and walking with her through it, and helping her to accept who she is, and was designed to be.
When you said, "We struggled a bit at the start of the revelation,...but some days there is uncertainty on both sides." I would use the fact that there are struggles and uncertainty to remind her that she is "Fearfully and wonderfully made," Psalm 139:14. Nothing about her is an accident, even as her body transforms into a woman. I'm sure she brings great joy to your lives. May this continue to be so, and may you all find peace that only Jesus can bring.
Thank you for allowing me to share my opinion and beliefs with you.
May you be blessed!"
I posted this a couple hours again, I have gotten 2 positive ratings and one person said, "Leave god out of this," and another said, "Ignore some people who are just trying to push their agendas."
Sadly, someday every lost person will find that God has everything to do with ALL things! May each of us have courage to speak up with given an opportunity. I know there are times I do not, or am just too tired. May I be more alert to the Spirit's prompting and leading.
