416 - separation

I'm not sure I can do this blog adequately but I decided to try. 416 children - separated from parents, familiar surroundings. What's to come of all this? Only the future will reveal that.

I'm torn with this story. Separation from parents, mothers in particular, sometimes seems like a good idea, sometimes not. This case presents some circumstances that are not presented in most child custody cases. If the state officials, courts, lawyers, news commentators etc. can't sort it out in while close to the situation, it's obvious that those of us who are further away can not either.

There's just a sadness that goes with the whole situation. One is sad because one man, who thinks he has become a god, can gain so much power over other human beings that he can order all kinds of illegal, immoral, and hideous things to be done that this many people are damaged physically, emotionally, psychologically and every other way for life.

One is sad for all the innocent children who are nothing but pawns in the hands of ruthless people who want to use them for their own selfish gain and gratification. Listening to the ladies who have "escaped" from such situations only confirms the enormity of the psychological damage inflicted by these situations on all those involved.

One is also saddened by the plight of the women, mothers. Some feel pity for these people, others condemn them. Just seeing them makes one sad for their helpless plight. Yet they are mothers, mothers with God-given instincts for taking proper care of their offspring. It's sad because they only seem to know how to follow the orders of those governing them and not those that come by nature for their children's care.

At this point, I'm not sure how I feel about what's taking place. I do know that I'm sad that such situations as these have developed here, and elsewhere. I also know that I am glad that Mr. Jess is locked up in jail, but again I'm saddened to learn that even there he has control of what happens to those under his power.

In a state where the system is already searching for answers as to how to deal with all the children needing foster care, one wonders how in the world they will provide for 416 more. Only the Lord knows the answers to the many questions we all have about this, but will anyone ask Him for direction. I sincerely hope so.

Pilgrim on the way