The Front Page

It took the front page of the newspaper this morning to remind me of why I started this blog.
Adoption.  The numbers of children being adopted in this province is decreasing steadily over the last five years.  There are less available families stepping forward.  There are now 1000 children waiting.

The reasons for this decrease are many.  We could speculate forever.  Meanwhile children are growing and getting older and living with a sense that they do not belong.  Their challenges are only increasing as the pain of being on the edge of our society continues.

I encourage you to step up to help these kids.  Start the process.  Call 1-877-236-7807 and investigate.

We all know the many reasons why we just cannot adopt.  I have spent more than my fair share of time extolling the challenges.  The bottom line is that these kids need ordinary people to love and care for them.  You do not have to be special, extraordinary or specially gifted.  You are enough.

Come and meet my four girls.  They are each of them amazing and gifted human beings who deserve the basic human need of belonging.  There are many who are not yet placed with their families.  Maybe it is you.

For the rest of us, support those who are taking this step.  Stand with them.  Encourage them and be a part of their team even when they do not have the energy to reciprocate.  You do not have to remind them about how hard it may be.  Just be with them and support them through the process.

For all of us, grow as caring and responsive people.  Educate yourself about the challenges our kids in care are facing.  Expand the borders of your thinking and responding.  Learn how to be better parents and people.  Find others who can help you grow so that you can effectively care for both kids and the people who are trying to care for them.  Let go of the issues that are taking time and energy and only lead to more division.  Support and care and above all love.  Explore how you can care for these 1000 kids who do not have the basic support of family.  Call 1- 877- ADOPT -07!