This Injustice

This Injustice

I am so distraught when I see, Orphans whose lives have been deemed unworthy of living because they are different. It makes absolutely no sense. We are all different in one way or another. But heaven forbid simply because they have Beautiful almond shaped eyes, the spaces between their fingers and toes are a little wider, and because they learn at a slow rate then us, their lives have to be spent in a mental institution? Where they will remain bedridden and heavily medicated at the age of 5 until death? Most children put into institution don’t even survive there first year. The conditions are horrible. No human let alone child should have to live in such conditions. But yet no one seems to care. It could be shoved right in most people’s face and they would shrug it off and continue on with life, like nothing was wrong. But um excuse me! News Flash! Children die every day because of the horrible living conditions because no one is willing to step up and make this injustice know. As the body of Christ we are supposed to be the hands and feet that make a difference in this world. We are supposed to stand out and change the injustice in this world. Show people what Love is like. And not just any love but the unconditional love of Christ. I have taken the time to share post, pictures, and just little blurbs on my Facebook wall in hopes to catch people’s attention. Because the Bible says that “once our eyes have been opened God ways our heart and keeps our souls. He holds us accountable to act.” - Proverbs 24:12 I have opened the eyes to this injustice of so many people but yet no one is willing to act. When I explain to people what I do and why, all I get is wow that’s so cool! Or God has big plans for you! When what I am looking to hear is, How can I help? What can I do to make a difference? Or I’m not sure how to help so for now I will pray for you and ask God to show me what to do! I think I have heard that 2 times. From friends of mine who I was so hesitant to tell them about what I did for fear that something Negative would be said and I would get discouraged. Luckily I told them about it and they jumped at the opportunity to help. If only everyone would jump at such an amazing thing to help with. Through all of this I have met many amazing teens who have a passion for Christ, and Advocating for Orphans with Down syndrome. I have also came in contact through Facebook with a couple of orphans I loved be for there “Forever Families” found them. I one day will meet each and every one of those families. This is such an amazing experience and I don’t quite understand why someone wouldn’t want to help with something that is a true blessing. There are 147 million Orphans, and yet no one is acting on this matter. As God adopted us when we gave our hearts and lives to him, we need to be fathers to the fatherless and care for the orphans of this world. They need to know what love, hugs, kisses, happiness, and laughter all feel like! It is a must have in life! It makes God smile when his children are happy! Even more of a reason to give them Forever Families! Think of some of your favorite foods, books, cloths, and hobbies. Now just try and fathom the fact that they may never get to experience any of those things! It is a terrifying thought huh? I want them to know what it’s like to run and be free play on the play ground snuggle with mommy and daddy. Do silly things with brothers and sisters! I want ALL of them to feel this! They are some of the bravest and strongest kids I have ever “met”! So let’s be Big Brothers and Sisters in Christ and save some little lives! Who’s with me?

My Name is Alyssa Goodhue, I am 15 and changing lives one orphan at a time.

Email me at AlyssaGoodhue@hotmail.com