By now we’ve all been made aware of the 6.1 magnatude earthquake that hit Haiti this morning. After the devastation that they’ve already faced, it must feel like a twist of the knife.
I watch with horror not fully able to comprehend just what they’re going through. Already being so vulnerable I can’t imagine what they must be feeling now that what little they had is gone.
I feel the most pain for the children especially those who are now orphaned. I find myself seeking out articles relating to those kids who’ve been adopted and who have made it safely to the states to start their new life. I guess that little bit of happiness helps make it seem at least a little bit better.
A co-worker of mine came into my office yesterday and said, “So, just how many kids do you want to adopt from Haiti?”. She must have been reading my mind.
It’s sad to think that although I’d take a handful of them, I simply can’t afford even one. To feel that way makes me think I’m being extremely selfish. But financially we just couldn’t do it.
I’ve always said that I wanted to adopt a child. Even when I was younger I thought it was something that I was meant to do. But in order to do it I think you need to do it right. You need to be able to truly provide for that child and be patient. Something I’m not sure I’ve gotten a good grasp on. Patience and I haven’t quite come to terms with each other. But the older I get the better I get.
Regardless the thought of adoption has and most likely will always remain in my mind. Maybe someday it will happen.
I know how you feel. I wish we could take them all and comfort them and provide them with a safe place. In the morning I will have an award waiting for you at my place, hope you’ll stop by to pick it up!
I’ve been feeling the same way, watching the stories about the poor kids who have been orphaned and feeling horrible. We do what we can when we can and it has to be enough. Besides, me bringing home a pile of kids would lead to my husband dumping my ass and then I definitely couldn’t afford them if I were a single mom.
I used to think we might adopt, but I was worn down with only two. I do what I can by donating, but am so proud of those who are able to adopt.
Erin I know how you feel. My older daughter just sent me a note, on Facebook of all things, saying please, can’t we adopt an orphan from Haiti. It makes me want to cry. I would love to do this. But I am just starting a new phase of life, with time for my own career. I sound so selfish just saying it, but there it is.