"Adopting Darell" is the story of Carol Weishampel who joyfully opens her heart
and home to angelic-looking Darrell—a "shaken", abused baby, whose
horrific injuries leave him blind and retarded.
But adopting Darrell quickly becomes an
hourly, uphill struggle, even for this seasoned mom and professional
educator, who holds a doctor of education degree. This single parent and
her other, subsequent adopted children literally are held hostage by
Darrell's violent temper tantrums and untrainable behavior.
The book sheds light on questions such as:
- Who adopts special-needs or severely disabled children?
- Why and how do they take on this challenge?
- What difference can Weishampel possibly make in the life of this uncommunicative boy?
- What purpose do those such as Darrell have on earth?
Weishampel's poignant search for answers
to these and other profound questions leaves a helpful legacy of hope
for anyone who has ever had responsibility for such a child.
