Saturday, January 30, 2010

Steevenson and Roselaure Horne

I'm a proud Auntie. It's my first time. My brother-in-law Brandon and his wife Ambur had been in the process of adopting two children from Haiti. What most jerks don't understand is that they didn't just adopt them after the earthquake a few weeks ago. Some people are just ignorant to the actuality of the situation. I remember the Christmas before last, mom Rosemary said..."We'll have Steenvenson next Christmas." Not the case and another Christmas went by. Roselaure was born this summer, and they were able to get them both, brother and sister. They were in mid-process when this horrible tragedy happened. Good things do come out of circumstances like this. At the moment they have both their children thanks in large part to the Haitian government and the US government granting these kids their right to be with their adopted parents. It has been a trying few weeks for them. Roselaure was, and still is very sick with bacterial meningitis. So today I want to say thanks for all those awesome people out there that has helped our family. You are just fabulous. I'm sick of the negative backlash. No one knows their story. Brandon and Ambur have been all over local and national news. People comment on their news stories in such a negative way. I'm really sick of the BS. "What about the kids here, in the US?" Are you serious? You're taking this one situation and turning it into your bitchfest about what happens "HERE." Go screw your dryer...I don't wanna here it. Write your congressman or woman. Voice your concerns to them. Adopt a child yourself. Do NOT post your issues with our government on a news story about MY family. We have nothing to do with your problem. Yes, all children deserve the right to be taken care of and loved. Of course. Not the place to bitch people. Take your Whiskey Tango White Trash BS to someone who will listen and do something. Brandon, Ambur, Steevenson and Roselaure deserve all the happiness in the world, don't rain on their parade because you can type negative crap on your computer. Did I mention I hate stupidity. So seriously go screw your dryer.
On a great note, I get to see my nephew tomorrow and return Brandon and Ambur's awesome cat Woody. I'm gonna miss his butt. I can't wait to see them! I'm off my soapbox now. Until the next rant, peace out ;)

2 comments:

  1. I have much to say on this subject, but for now, I will say GOOD JOB, and WELL SAID.
    xo,
    Cheryl

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  2. Kate,
    I am very happy for your family, congrats on your "Aunt Hood". I adore my neices and nephews, and now my great neices and nehpews! You will hold a special place in their lives! With that being said, my family has also experienced the "e-haters". These are people that are very comfortable spewing hate and personal attacks from behind their computer screens. What I know about them, is they do not have the guts to say those things to your face, instead they will be nice and even disgustingly sweet. A sad reality, but a reality none the less.
    Since my family has a lot of experience with this particular type of rudeness, I have some advice for you.
    Do not read the comment section, stay away from the newspapers, on line reports, etc.
    Focus on the friends that support you and your family and try your best to avoid the e-haters!
    While it is hard to do, any avoidance is helpful.

    I will close with my friend Lisa's favorite quote: "The only people that can drive you crazy are those you hand the key's to"

    God bless you, and your new family members.

    Sherry

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