I wanted to point you to a story about adoption out of Haiti that is tragic and instructional. It is the story of a couple from the Netherlands who went through a long process of adopting a boy from Haiti. Unfortunately, the day the couple was finally united with their new son was the same day the earthquake hit the country. The article, which is linked via the title above, and the commentary by Al Mohler at his website teach us some valuable lessons about life, death, adoption, and tragedy.
I would add that this story serves as a reminder of the fleeting aspects of life. We are not guaranteed another day, therefore, we should cherish the moments we have together. This is a tragedy in seeing three lives cut short and the other son of this couple left behind in the Netherlands. However, Arno (the adopted Haitian boy) died surrounded by the love of his parents.
I would encourage you to read the story and read Dr. Mohler's blog. We should stand amazed at our adoption into God's family. Also, I would encourage you to consider how you can minister to the orphan.
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