I have been reluctant to jump on the bandwagon of some in the adoption community to protest the upcoming movie, "Orphan" from Warner Brothers. As an adoptive parent and adoption proponent, I don't appreciate the harsh light this movie shines on adoption. However, I think most people see it as a fictional horror flick and not a true-life adoption story. Also, I didn't see any need to help create a controversy that would ultimately promote the movie even more. Therefore I kept quiet.

Now, a new website actually turns the negativity of the movie on its head. Christian Alliance for Orphans built a website that uses the movie as an opportunity to advocate on behalf of orphans. The website (www.OrphansDeserveBetter.org) features a petition to Warner Bros about the movie, but it also has sections on:

• FACTS related to the plight of orphans
• YOUR ORPHAN STORY a way to share common experiences
• HOW YOU CAN SERVE places to plug in
• VIDEO MESSAGE a short, wonderful video that I highly recommend.

What a great "spin" on this movie. I highly recommend that you visit the site if you have any interest in adoption or orphan care. Thank you Christian Alliance for Orphans.