I read this in an email I got today from Reeces Rainbow- it is written about children from Eastern European countries, but applies equally to those waiting in China. I could not agree more or have said it better myself. This explains perfectly the reasons why I advocate: Why advocate for these children ? Why not leave them where they belong, in their own country ? The sad fact is, that in many countries around the world, children born with disabilities are seen as broken, as unworthy. There is no education available for them, no therapies, no help for families, and little medical care. They are mostly abandoned at the hospital at birth, or given up at an older age when families realize they are not perfect. These children live in baby houses for the first few years of their life, and then are transferred, as early as four years of age - to mental institutions. Those that can walk fare slightly better - those unable to walk spend their lives laying in a crib, doing nothing. The orphanages and institutions are usually extremely short staffed, so the children receive minimal care - resulting in malnutrition, sickness, and often death at an early age. Children that in the USA would receive the best of medical care, and therapies, and education, are left to waste away and die. Children that in the USA can grow up to be productive members of society - living and working a normal life - are deemed unworthy, and cast away. THIS is why I advocate. THIS is why I shout. I shout for those who cannot shout for themselves.
Posted on: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 19:36:34 +0000
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