It's Easy To Judge - If That's All You Do

We like to feature families presently In China Now on our blog sidebar.
Forever Family Day and all that goes in to making it happen is an unforgettable experience.

You would hope that everyone could share the joy and excitement these families are experiencing. Unfortunately, those who have adopted Internationally and those presently in The Wait know this is not always the case. Publicly sharing your journey opens you to the loving support of many and the harsh, often times, vile criticism of others.

Axis of Beebles follows the journey of a family bringing their 6 year old daughter home. A beautiful little girl challenged with multiple surgeries but a beautiful little girl who will be surrounded by the love of her Forever Family each step of the way...

I hesitated on linking the NY Times story about their journey. It's not the story. It's the comments left by a select few readers of the article. They are disturbing.
Try as I may, it takes every ounce of my being to contain my anger when those who in all likelihood have not adopted, take those of us who have, to task. How many times have I read or listened to people chastising Madonna for adopting and in my mind I am thinking; I'm not a huge Madonna fan but what are you doing to help a child? Are you adopting a foster child in America? Have you or are you in the process of adopting a child, foreign or domestic? Why is Madonna's and my decision to adopt more open to your critical review and rebuke than your decision to not adopt?

I'll stop. As is plain to see, I have my issues when it comes to "judging" those who have open their hearts to little ones. Adoptive families deserve no special accolades but they do deserve to experience and savor the immeasurable joy that comes from loving and raising their children. And as no two families are the same, neither are all families born from a single mold.

And that is a beautiful thing...
peace
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