Saving a Child
theophilus July 26th, 2008
I usually leave the political talk to other blogs, but I heard about this story and it struck a chord in me.
As many of you know, I was placed for adoption when I was born. I had serious birth defects that I still live with to this day, including a cleft lip. I went through several foster homes and orphanages before finally being blessed with a family. I subsequently went through the many surgeries I needed to repair my face. And because of the heroism of my Mom & Dad, I received the love, care and guidance I needed to succeed in all facets of my life. My Mom & Dad saved my life.
So, when I finished reading the story about Senator John McCain’s daughter, Bridget, and how he and his wife not only saved this child but also saved another child, I couldn’t help but recognize two absolutely remarkable souls. I recognized these souls because they exemplify a soul seen time and again, even if our culture doesn’t celebrate these heroes. I recognized this soul because I have been the beneficiary of this soul since I was adopted.
Again, I’ll leave the political blogging to others, but this story is one that needs to be told again and again. It is just a damning indictment on our society that this story hasn’t been broadcasted from coast to coast in front-page new-stories, made-for-TV movies, and bestselling books. This story has the potential to lift each of us up and require of us heroic action of our own; no matter our political leanings, no matter our background, no matter our current life-situation.
Regardless of your political leanings, you cannot dismiss the heroism of this story, and what it tells us about this man who wants to lead us.
h/t: The Anchoress and many others.
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