Three BBC articles have recently come out this week discussing Madona's second attempt to adopt here in Malawi. She is here right now, meeting in court over the issue. I have my own opinions and thoughts on this issue but am curious to hear what others think. If you are interested, feel free to read the articles and comment to let me know what you think. Believe me, I will follow up on this.
May 22, 2008
March 27, 2009
March 28, 2009
March 30, 2009
Speaking of following up on things, I wanted to let you know that our friends Josh and Emily are doing alright now. They were very sick with plus 4 Malaria last week and through the weekend. Thank you for praying for them!
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I think it is a very interesting subject, and I would love to hear what you have to say on it. I remember when at an orphanage in Brazil, they explained that they didn't want the Americans to adopt the children. They wanted to raise them to hopefully know and love the Lord so that they could help in the recovery of the country. I think that it sounds wonderful for Christians to run oversees orphanages and raise children to know and love the Lord and teach them skills to make a difference in their countries. I also have a desire to adopt and can empathize with wanting to rescue a child from extreme poverty and give them a better life, namely a hope in the gospel. I am very interested in what you have to say.
I don't agree with all of her tactics, but I do give her credit for being a part of raising awareness about orphans in Africa. The year she adopted her son, Malawian courts waived the residency requirement for three other families as well. I'm confused why their courts waive it in some instances and not in others. Even though the child's orphanage may be "nice", orphanage life does not compare to the love of a family. And by law, to be considered an orphan, you have to have lost at least one parent. There are many children who are placed for international adoption who have living relatives. Of course, the adoption agency, courts, and foreign embassies have to ensure that these relatives are unable to care for the child and it is in the child's best interest to be adopted. The response of giving the relatives money rather than place the child for adoption is often is not enough. Money runs out and it takes more to raise and care for a child than money.
Regardless of if you love Madonna or hate her, agree with her adoption attempt or not, my heart does heart for her and more so, for this child. She has known this child for 3 years and who knows the bond she and this child may share. Also, I hate that such personal and private details of this child's life has been made public knowledge.
For those who are quick protest her adoption, I hope they are willing to come up with solutions to care for orphans.
I found your blog because I am a friend of Nathan and Sarah's. I'm an adoptive mother of one and soon to be two Ethiopian boys and have lived in Kenya. I work as an adoption social worker. Because of my heart for Africa, I've been a lurker on your blog from time to time and have enjoyed hearing about your ministry. Thanks for sharing your views- it is interesting to hear from someone living in Malawi with more insight that we may have.
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