Luggage for Foster Children

The Mr. and I have been spending a lot of time taking parenting classes. It's been a learning experience and I'm saddened by a lot of what I've heard. I've been moved to tears and laughter within an instant. We are currently in the process of adopting Nevaeh. It's been a long road and even though we have had custody of her for years we have a long road ahead of us. There are too many children without homes. They are insecure and each survivors. Some have come from families of abuse while others have parents who are Addicted. If you are new here addiction is a very real thing and our family knows all too well the hurt that comes along with it.

There are many reasons why families are separated and sadly some children may never be adopted. We have heard many horrific stories and yet so many stories that end with a happy ending. It's awful to think that these children have learned to not get too comfortable. To prepare for the worst. To think that they aren't deserving of a happy ending. One thing really stuck with me and I'm asking for your help. Most of the foster children don't own a suitcase. While transferring from one home to the next they carry their belongings in a black garbage bag. How sad to know that your entire life is in a black garbage bag. That you lost your favorite pair of shoes from one house to the next. That no other pair will ever feel the same because your birth mom bought you those for Christmas a week before you where removed from your home.

I'm asking for your help. Reach into your heart and take a look around your home. Do you have an old duffel bag or piece of luggage? I'm asking you to please take it to your local adoption agency or children services department. I promise you they will find a child who needs it. That one piece of luggage will mean more to them then you will ever know. It will be a safe place to keep the things that they have grown attached to. It's the one thing they can call their own. Please from the bottom of my heart take a look around your home. We can all do a little something to help.

The Wiegands

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