Okay, I know people are entitled to their own opinion but, to me, this lady was outrageous!
Okay let me tell you what happened, So my mom, my sister Madison, and I went to the doll show to sell some of my mom's collection to raise money to bring Josiah home. (which is really close to happening!). It was a little bit later in the day after lunch, mom and Madison got up to walk around to look at the other booths. A few people just walked by with out saying a thing, but this older couple stopped to look at the dolls.
The man said "You look bored."
I responded, "I am. I just want to sell something to bring my little brother home from EE, Here's a flyer, if you want to read it."
Then his wife says in the RUDEST tone, sort of like I was a little kid who didnt know anything, "I THINK KIDS SHOULD JUST STAY WHERE THEY'RE BORN!"
So, they just walked off to the next booth while I stand there absolutley SHOCKED at what this lady just said to me. I was getting so mad, it really bothered me, A LOT.
I texted my friend and told her what had just happened and she replied, "That's AWFUL!"
"I know, its like would you rather them die, alone, in an institution, in Ukraine or Russia or where ever they are from then have them have a FAMILY and LIVE in AMERICA!"
Of course as soon as my mom got back I told her, she was shocked too, and especially shocked that I didnt say anything back to the lady. Since I'm the kind of person that would, but I was in such shock that I couldn't even remember what had gone on before that!
People like that can't see the blessing of ADOPTION! The blessing of bringing a child into your family, who has NO ONE, raising and loving them, and helping them get through life LOVED! The blessing of a special needs child is AMAZING! And because of this lady, and this post, I hope you decide, in your heart that adoption is an AMAZING gift, blessing From GOD! I hope you consider adopting Little Christopher or some one else on Reece's Rainbow . There are so many little blessings that need a mommy and a daddy to love them! Please help save the life of a child!
~Amanda.
The children on this blog are my heart children. I pray that they all are doing well, and that their families find them.
Great post, Amanda! I'm sorry that that lady said that :(
ReplyDeleteI am, too.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for her, she'll never know the happiness and joy adoption brings! :)
you can pray for her Amanda pray that she sees how wrong she is and ask God to touch her heart and change it. I'm proud of you for not talking back umm! well! in this case if you had I would not have been mad but Guess it's better you didn't it wouldn't have changed her mind anyways.but it may have made you feel better lol I'm sure this is not going to be the last person you run into that has not so nice things to say but it's ok it will only make you stronger. love you!
ReplyDeleteWow! I am amazed by your strength Amanda. I would have too been shocked,stunned, and then would have wanted to say something. I know I have not seen you in years, but you make me proud.Some people are hurtful,hateful and just plain ignorant. we can't let this small group of our population let us down,for I believe that the majority of our population does care. Keep your chin up, dont let her words discourage you.this wont be your only encounter with hurtful words, but pray for them, and move on.
ReplyDeleteAmanda!My post says from Joel!Its from me Jen McPhail! I just dont have the correct url. However, Joel, Camerons dad feels the exact same way as I do. keep up your chin up, and you will soon be with your brother here in America forever. love ya, Jen,Cameron and Joel
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