Missionary Couple Pose For Picture, But Their African-American Baby Triplets Go Viral Immediately

Mar 27, 2019 by apost team

The world we live in is filled with hatred and racism. This fact makes it all the more special when we see examples of people who celebrate the differences that exist among us instead of allowing these differences to become a cause for division.

Aaron Halbert and his wife are two people who view this diversity as more than just differences among people but instead feel a divine purpose.

The Halbert's are a white couple who are led by their religious faith. The couple's family includes an African-American son that was adopted, a biracial daughter, and the latest addition of triplet girls who are also African-American.

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Aaron is a missionary stationed in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. He recently told the story of how his family came to be to the Washington Post. He received loads of attention for his efforts. More than 1300 people commented on the story.

Aaron explains that he understands the puzzlement many may feel at hearing how his wife, a white evangelical like himself, recently gave birth to three African American triplets. Aaron further expressed his understanding that the same people will be equally puzzled by the three-year-old African American brother and two-year biracial sister waiting for them at home.

But Aaron informs his audience that the situation seems completely normal to him as a supporter of pro-life issues. He says his wife obviously shares his views on the matter.

“I grew up as a child of evangelical missionaries in Honduras, very aware of racial diversity because I was the blue-eyed, cotton-topped white kid who stuck out like a sore thumb, but all the while felt deeply connected to the people there, even though we looked very different. My wife, on the other hand, grew up in the delta of Mississippi and it wasn’t until she took a few trips to Haiti that the veil of racial prejudice was lifted from her eyes."

Aaron says diversity is a way of life to him. He explains how he grew up in Honduras and was the only white kid around. He says despite the difference in the appearance of the people around him, he always felt deeply connected to the people of Honduras.

Aaron says his wife grew up on the Mississippi Delta and visited Haiti a few times before she was able to leave behind the racist remnants of her childhood. Aaron says it is his belief that accepting diversity makes the world stronger as it is an expression of God's creative genius.

Aaron says he and his wife were both interested in adoption while also trying to conceive naturally. He explains the couple visited an adoption agency in Mississippi where they agreed to adopt an African American child if one became available before a Caucasian one.

Aaron says he does not see the first adoption or the four others as a matter of charity. Instead, he views himself and his wife as a couple willing to accept a calling near to God's heart. He says his children had given him much more than he could ever give them.

What do you think about the family Aaron and his wife have made for themselves? What do you think about his views on diversity? Send Aaron's article to your friends. He gives us all something important to think about.