A Different Kind of Crisis

Crisis surrounds us.

Financial crisis, moral crisis, ethical crisis, military crisis, liberty crisis, etc. However there is a crisis that affect those who can do nothing about it. The orphan.

Throughout the Bible, we are implored to take care of those who cannot take care of themselves; those mentioned most often being the widows and orphans. I happen to have a soft spot for orphans.

Why? Well my 2 readers would know that my son was adopted from Guatemala. We all know what brings about orphans: war, disease, death, poverty, etc. However, it has become more and more difficult to adopt internationally. Why? For one, the press has criminalized adoption, making it seem standard practice for mothers to sell their children. This is absolutely not true. Also, Unicef has given money to developing countries to basically stop international adoption, feeling it is better for the children to grow in their own countries. This is regardless of the country's poverty, disease, and lack of opportunity.

International adoption is an answer. Children are able to leave a situation in which there is little to no hope. They are given an opportunity they would not have in their native country. But even more importantly, a family is blessed with a cherished child to join their family. I can speak from experience that the blessing I receive from my son is much greater than any blessing I can give him.

At Saddleback, both presidential candidates mentioned that there needs to be some type of action to help with the adoption crisis. Now would be a good time for this president to act. This action would bless thousands of American families.