One of the most fascinating political conversations I have ever had was in the company of a Canadian craftsman three years ago while visiting Toronto for a conference. Gord is a man who was comfortable with social medicine, but dissatisfied with the insanity of the government declaring his home’s wood stove heating system was illegal. I might have distracted him from his job rebuilding a buggy shed using traditional tools alone for the better part of an hour, but I think the diplomatic ties outweighed the lost time.
Gord: One Cool Dude at Black Creek Pioneer Village, Toronto, ON
And basically, I wanted to share that little story to catch the eye of all my Canadian readers, of whom there have been a few the past couple of weeks. I am so glad you’re here. I apologize if the Rowsdower/Final Sacrifice Canadian jokes were off-color. And now I have a job for you. It is a job only a Canadian can do. I am afraid it may break your heart, though.
Ksenia. This precious little girl can only be adopted by a Canadian family due to restrictions of the region. If you could possibly share her picture and move a heart who is open to heal the wounds and provide a chance…I will be your strongest advocate. There are about 50 other women (conservative estimate) who are committed to financially support this little girl’s adoptive family. Don’t worry about the 8 to 12 months it will take to rescue her. There is no shortcut for someone else to get her out faster. No one will be cutting the line.
Ksenia’s life of despair could become a world of hope. A world of struggle for her will become a life of support and possibility.
There is a smile in this sweet girl’s heart. Kids with Down Syndrome are slow learners. They are not slow of emotion.
To my American readers, she isn’t able to receive any money yet, as she’s just been relisted. Please pray for her. Please share with your friends.
And to my Canadian readers, my Canadian Heroes, please help find this little one’s mama. Please be this little one’s mama. God will fill her empty cup and yours. He will equip you for this task.
This precious little one is a reminder that every orphaned child with special needs overseas is at risk. Even those cute little ones with the great pictures.
Don’t feel guilt. You didn’t do this.
Feel moved. Feel empowered. Love this little girl with your hands tied behind your back and a mountain of paperwork in your way. With trolls in the comments. With all the “not yous,” “we could nevers,” and “If onlys” that weigh on your heart.
You don’t have to bring her home to make an impact. You just can’t sit still.
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