To the editor:

Wow -- it's happening! Our community is rallying together to help a local couple adopt their grandchildren out of the foster care system in Florida. In just a few days, $3,300 has been donated to bring Maddie (8 yrs.), Abbie (5 yrs.) and Jake (4yrs.) home to their grandparents in Midland.

The MDN article, "Adoption Solution Sought," has inspired many people to donate and volunteer to help. It seems like everyone who hears about Dan and Mary's dilema, wants to do something. The beautiful thing is that there is something we can do! This is a very sad story that is about to have a happy ending if each of us does what we can.

The Spegel's meet every requirement for adoption except their home isn't large enough. They must add 2 bedrooms by the end of June. Even though they run a home day care and Dan is a janitor, they can't afford this home addition.

My heart always aches when I learn that a child has been harmed but I felt encouraged when I learned about this situation. Here is an opportunity to do more than just be saddened. I hope you feel the same and will ptich in to help.

Please donate what you can to the Caregiving Network, 607 Gordon St., Midland, 48640. "Spegel Adoption" must be designated on all donations for this project.

For every child who has ever been harmed, please join me in helping Maddie, Abbie, and Jake's nightmare end.