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A father's abandonment of nine of his children, aged1 1 to 17, at a "safe haven2" center in Omaha, Nebraska has been on my mind like a big rock.
Readers may be drawn3 to this event for many reasons. As someone who enjoys children but is not a parent, I find myself contemplating4 many questions.
What more important (or noble) task can there be than that of raising a child?
As for the story from Omaha, I wonder too about our use of the term "abandonment." Although the father let go of 9 of his children, he took them to a place where he knew people would offer his children care and protection. Doesn't "abandonment" mean "to throw away"? I can imagine some observers, unable to praise Mr. Staton, saying he at least acted in the best interests of his children.
The value of siblings5 in family life also comes to mind.
Having recently visited my siblings and their families, I realize now more than ever that none of us can make it alone in life. Having loved ones with whom to share laughter and tears is a huge blessing6.
I hope Mr. Staton gets the help he needs, and I hope family and friends in Omaha can rescue those 9 children.

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1 aged 6zWzdI     
adj.年老的，陈年的
参考例句：
  • He had put on weight and aged a little.他胖了，也老点了。
  • He is aged,but his memory is still good.他已年老，然而记忆力还好。
2 haven 8dhzp     
n.安全的地方，避难所，庇护所
参考例句：
  • It's a real haven at the end of a busy working day.忙碌了一整天后，这真是一个安乐窝。
  • The school library is a little haven of peace and quiet.学校的图书馆是一个和平且安静的小避风港。
3 drawn MuXzIi     
v.拖，拉，拔出；adj.憔悴的，紧张的
参考例句：
  • All the characters in the story are drawn from life.故事中的所有人物都取材于生活。
  • Her gaze was drawn irresistibly to the scene outside.她的目光禁不住被外面的风景所吸引。
4 contemplating bde65bd99b6b8a706c0f139c0720db21     
深思，细想，仔细考虑( contemplate的现在分词 )； 注视，凝视； 考虑接受（发生某事的可能性）； 深思熟虑，沉思，苦思冥想
参考例句：
  • You're too young to be contemplating retirement. 你考虑退休还太年轻。
  • She stood contemplating the painting. 她站在那儿凝视那幅图画。
5 siblings 709961e45d6808c7c9131573b3a8874b     
n.兄弟，姐妹( sibling的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • A triplet sleeps amongst its two siblings. 一个三胞胎睡在其两个同胞之间。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • She has no way of tracking the donor or her half-siblings down. 她没办法找到那个捐精者或她的兄弟姐妹。 来自时文部分
6 blessing UxDztJ     
n.祈神赐福；祷告；祝福，祝愿
参考例句：
  • The blessing was said in Hebrew.祷告用了希伯来语。
  • A double blessing has descended upon the house.双喜临门。

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