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Godtube asked me for a video that they could use to show their audience. I didn't have one so I figured it was good time to make one. After watching the original story on it and crying and crying, I finally set out to make this one. It took about 9 hours but finally finished it at 3am. I hope it touches your heart like it touched mine making it. I had to watch it about 50 times while editing and working out the bugs so the song and images really sank in. REALLY SANK IN.
We are in a bubble. Our life is cushioned by shopping, sports, friends, family, money, jobs, etc. It's easy to turn a blind eye to something that is not right in front of my face every day. We have it really, really good.
Then there are little ones that are waiting to be rescued. Some have families waiting but just don't have the funding. Even if we can't adopt, we could provide the funds for a family that can.
Let's rescue Kareen before she has to be transferred to the mental institution forever. We made a difference for Olga. Let's do it for Kareen!
HER DIRECT LINK IS: http://reecesrainbow.org/kareen-35-2
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4 comments:
amazing, virginia. that's all I can say. You are amazing.
I admit this is why I am sometimes frustrated with large, all biological children, families. A part of me thinks to myself "if you have the resources to take care of 4, 5, 6, or sometimes even 9 or 10 kids, why not adopt half of them, and give children who are already here a chance?" I admit that might not be fair, and I know it's not my place to judge. It's just hard for me to not feel sad for all the kids out there that desperately need homes, but people continue to have their own biological families- sometimes very large, and not adopting children. I understand that adoption is expensive sometimes and quite difficult, so I get that perspective too. I hope what I'm saying makes sense.
-Cortney
so thoughtful and well put together. I pray this helps get word out!
Cortney, I totally understand what you are saying. I do see where you are coming from. I think there are several factors of why adoption is seen from a standoffish sort of view. I'm sure there others that could say it better than me. I think just not a whole lot is known about it and it gets so much negativity from people. When I was trying to adopt girl, you would be sad at how many people tried to give me horror stories of why I shouldn't. I'm sure they were just stories that were passed on from being passed on. Whether it's cost or fear... I'm not sure why.
That is what's so beautiful about Reece's Rainbow. Not only do they help you with anything questions and counseling, they do their best to raise the money for grants. They are families that are waiting to adopt, but need the funds.
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