The earthquake in Haiti has left so many people hurting and lost. Fathers, mothers, husbands, wives, brothers, and sisters have been killed and lost among the rubble. This horrendous natural disaster has brought our world together in many ways. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and this was a problem before the earthquake. Many children were orphans before this disaster hit and afterwards, the orphan rates have increased even more. With this happening, the number of American families have felt compelled to help aid this country by adopting a child. Many children don’t know their last names and aren’t even sure how old they are. Since people aiding with this effort don’t have this information, the adoption process is very difficult. There may be a family relative who could take care of the child but without any information, people are not sure if the family is simply separated or if they are deceased. For those kids who were orphans before the earthquake rumbled, they are able to be adopted.
I had discussed in my blog last semester about how I have really felt the desire to adopt a child from another country. I really would like to save a little girl from China. When I see the children in Haiti though, I really wish there was something I could do personally to help them. I would adore adopting a boy or girl from there especially right now for the children who have lost their parents in the earthquake. I know how difficult the process is but it really puts everything into perspective. Many people are against adoption from other countries because it would be hard on the child. However, in this situation, I think it would be harder for a child to grow up in a place with no family around and in the conditions that Haiti is in. The orphanages are full. It is getting tougher by the day and to see how people are willing to help those in Haiti is so heart warming. I just wish I could do more in the efforts. :(
