Well, I was going to do a long over due update. Been thinking of doing an update all week when I had time. I had all these things that I wanted to share. But alas I feel the need to address something else first, and let me start by saying this....
Shame on you, Pat Robertson. Shame on you.
Wow, believe it or not that made me feel a little better. I have been in an outgrage almost since I saw it today. Oh wait, you may or may not know to what I am referring to. A woman sent a letter to Pat Robertson saying she didn't understand why men wouldn't continue to date her after finding out she had 3 adopted girls from various countries. Pat Robertson's response "Men don't want the United Nations." Called it "taking on anothers problems" and saying "the kids grow up weird".
Don't get me wrong... people are allowed their opinions. I've even been told to my face that I shouldn't raise someone else's child. But here are 2 things.....
1) Keep your opinions to yourself.
Seriously, I don't care what they are. I really don't. To be honest, I have my opions and if you don't agree with me, then I don't want to hear it. I get opinions on us adopting and the fact that we have chosen to open ourselves up to races. Do I care what you think? No, it just frustrates me. Plain and simple I have to live the life God is leading me towards and lay aside all else and if that means adopting and becoming a blended family well, then that's what I'll do.
2) As a Christian, we are all adopted. The Bible is very clear where it stands on adoption. James 1:27 Says "Pure and unadulterated religion is to care for the orphans and the widows in their distress." Does this mean that everyone is called to adoption? By no means. There are other ways to take care of those in need. But by no means should you belittle those who are called to that or those who are adopted. Ephesians clearly states that we are all adopted into the family of God. Our very existence the basis of our Christian beliefs are that we have been adopted into the family of God. To say that standing up as a Christian figure on t.v. is beyond wrong. To be honest, I can't describe how wrong it is.
People are saying that maybe he is senile. That may be so, but maybe it's time to consider going home. Not representing Christians on t.v. That was neither a majority view nor was it a Christian view. There comes a time when you need to say I can't do this anymore. Mr. Robertson I believe you are there.
You did not just insult the people who adopted children, but the adopted children themselves saying they are weird. You said that we don't know what we will get, that they have been exposed to things. This is very true. However, people who adopt, and I'd say moreover those who choose the older child route know this. It wasn't chosen because it was the easy thing to do. It was the chosen path because it was the right thing to do. And by the way sir, there is no guarantee that a biological child will be "perfect." I'm not looking for perfect. I don't want the perfect child. I want the child that is supposed to be mine. The child that God has in mind for me. No this road isn't easy. It comes with lots of pain, frustration, and tears, but if I waited for the "easy" life, well, I wouldn't be doing much living and would be giving up a whole lot that God has for me.
Tonight, you will be in my prayers Mr. Robertson. Prayers for your salvation and retirement.
