Tammy - I looked at the young mother with tears in my eyes and told her "you don't want to do that - today might be a bad day but this beautiful child is your miracle " She looked into my eyes with a cold dead stare and walked away.
I have heard of an orphanage Jeannie - I can't remember the name or where it is right now. I recall seeing pictures and it was a very sad situation. There were a lot of handicap kids there - all the kids people didn't want.
I used to wonder why all the fund raisers were for negril schools and school supplies when their were places (like that place) where they are struggling to meet the children's basic needs. I wish I was in a position to do something - but I am not. I don't like even thinking about it as it hurts so much.
The thing is there are plenty of generous folks who travel to Jamaica but people tend to pick charities that make them comfortable. Just thinking about those parent-less children is too hard for most - what a way to bum out a vacation...