Sad Words
Maurice Sendak, author of Where the Wild Things Are, on his impending death…
“It’s what happens to all of us. We’re all orphans, and all our friends die. It’s the story of life, and it stinks. You go on feeling that you failed. I don’t sit here and say, ‘I’ve got all these books, and isn’t that nice?’ ” Then, inadvertently (and charmingly) morphing into Pierre, the epically indifferent boy he created in 1961 (A Cautionary Tale), he blurts: “Who cares! I don’t care anymore.” more>>>
So sad he is dying an orphan when adoption is available. Contrast Sendak’s words with J.I Packer’s thoughts below…
“Adoption is a family idea, conceived in terms of love, and viewing God as father. In adoption, God takes us into his family and fellowship – he establishes us as his children and heirs. Closeness, affection and generosity are at the heart of the relationship. To be right with God the Judge is a great thing, but to be loved and cared for by God the Father is a greater” [Knowing God, pp. 206, 207].
