I want to mention to newer readers that I am not a fan of the phrase "rescue orphans." And I respect the notion that many lovely non-Christian families do and should adopt and not because they felt that it was a calling or a ministry but because they want to parent children. I am not a fan of calling the children in one's family a ministry or a humanitarian project. Nope nope nope. I don't think that adoption should be about saving people as much as it is about building families. And an adoption process from another country and raising a child who has been through neglect, or trauma or loss is not a cake walk and I don't think that every person in the world should do it. But. But but but but...
This blog post is worth reading. And crying about. And then sharing again. Because maybe one of us, one more of us in the world who has toyed with the idea of adoption will be moved to adopt a kid who really really needs it. And that means -- oh no, another phrase I don't love is coming on -- that means there will be one less.
One less child rocking himself in a crib alone.
One less hungry belly.
One less soul without gentle touch from loving hands.
One less.
I never thought in a million years I'd use that phrase because it bothers me so much. But folks, I love this post. Even though the author uses phrases I don't and has a different take on adoption, I love her heart in highlighting some amazing children who really need families. I love that she's done it herself. I love learning from others' passion.
Go now. Go read. And share it.
This blog post is worth reading. And crying about. And then sharing again. Because maybe one of us, one more of us in the world who has toyed with the idea of adoption will be moved to adopt a kid who really really needs it. And that means -- oh no, another phrase I don't love is coming on -- that means there will be one less.
One less child rocking himself in a crib alone.
One less hungry belly.
One less soul without gentle touch from loving hands.
One less.
I never thought in a million years I'd use that phrase because it bothers me so much. But folks, I love this post. Even though the author uses phrases I don't and has a different take on adoption, I love her heart in highlighting some amazing children who really need families. I love that she's done it herself. I love learning from others' passion.
Go now. Go read. And share it.
5 comments:
I agree completely. I've followed Adeye's blog since before she adopted Harper and hallie. Don't worry, I read it last night and bawled my eyes out. I love her passion and how
She shares her experiences. Very much worth sharing. Your post is great too. I enjoy insight from both of you. I think it's ok to love parenting, want a child, and to choose one that would otherwise die in an institution. In some contexts saying you saved the child is ok with me. I
so intense, thanks for sharing
That was a great post, but I must admit, everytime I came across the word rescue, I cringed. I read so many blogs in blogland, and have come across those that only think Christians should adopt (wow, there would be so many more children needing homes if this was the case) and I've come across so many that use words I would never use, but. . . this was a great post, and it melts my hearts to see kids thriving when they weren't before.
I've wondered about the whole "rescue" thing myself. I don't believe I've ever used the term (if I have, it was unintentional). But I also know that love is not easily offended. In other words, it's not touchy. It doesn't get offended at a single word. So I decided to become more interested in where the person is coming from than semantics. This approach has paid off more times than you'd ever believe.
That aside, when I read this:
People often comment on how fortunate Hailee was to be rescued. And yes, she was, for she would surely have died if they had transferred her to a mental institution around her fifth birthday. But the greatest blessing of all has been for US, her family. We simply cannot imagine life without Hailee in it.
...I started to wonder if there could possibly be a more accurate word than "rescue". My discomfort aside and this family's motives removed: maybe the most important factor is whether what she's saying is really the truth.
Elijah, I love your thoughts. Thanks for sharing. Leah, and Special you too.
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