My husband and I have known the joy of having three biological children and one foster child, whom we adopted. We have known the heartbreak of the unexpected loss of our daughter, Rebecca. I have eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. I retired from school teaching after 30 years. I am grieved that an affluent nation has sometimes failed to see the joy, as well as the wealth of our most valuable asset; our children, many of whom are suffering from a lack of love and nurturing.