Opportunities

What is an opportunity? Does someone give one an opportunity? Or does one create one for itself? well in the midst of the Haiti earthquake several individuals, countries, corporations and organizations have used this as an opportunity to assist our brothers and sisters in Haiti. This has created tremendous opportunities for those who are involved to reach out and lend a hand. For example, there are 100s of families who have opened their homes to accept children of all ages to provide a safe environment for them and a better future. I know personally four individuals who have asked for my assistance in inquiring information pertaining to adoption. A wise person once said "One man's garbage is another man's treasure". Late last night while doing research online I found an article stating that children of Haiti are being trafficking as sex slaves. So far 10 Americans and four local Haitians have been reprimanded for trying to kidnap 35 children ages two months to 12 years old(for more info www.france24.com). Are Haiti's children garbage? It is heart breaking and devastating that a group of people would try to take advantage of a situation of such matter. While some families in Haiti are looking at adoption as a way to help their children get a better a future, others are preying on their vulnerabilities to snatch these helpless children. This makes it extremely difficult for the families who absolutely care and love the children he/she is trying to adopt, but now that may not be possible. It only takes one apple to spoil a bunch. I ask this question, what is your opportunity? Are you going to take this vital chance to add more heinous crimes in the world? Destroy a child's future by making them become sex slaves or gang members? Destroy a generation? Or are you going to use this opportunity to make a difference in some one's life by donating your time, money, food, clothing etc. What opportunities are you going to create? Are you going to help a family get back on their feet, help a child continue his/her education, or say hello to a co-worker or a friend who is suffering from this devastation? What sliver lining can you find in this situation? We all can do something small to help. "Be the change you want to see in others".
Francelene