tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178648047384989609.post2540610382333183743..comments2023-07-11T06:02:55.815-05:00Comments on Real. Family.: AdjustingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178648047384989609.post-68320923039882875932010-06-17T16:40:30.799-05:002010-06-17T16:40:30.799-05:00Courtney and I just read this together. It'll...Courtney and I just read this together. It'll get better (not that I have experience in this yet). It has to. Micah has a huge heart, as do you guys, and all that love is going to cover it all. Love to you.Ted and Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553145979283388517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178648047384989609.post-68030565430751506652010-06-17T16:48:54.086-05:002010-06-17T16:48:54.086-05:00Iv'e been there Staci, my son at the time didn...Iv'e been there Staci, my son at the time didn't understand why we had to bring that baby home from the hospital. There 19 months apart and are best friends now but in the early days I took my fair share of getting socked in the face. He even tried to offer the baby a gift that he found in his PULL UP...just nasty! Things will get better soon.Team Chainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12180477535803412664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178648047384989609.post-89757149696965895152010-06-17T17:18:01.055-05:002010-06-17T17:18:01.055-05:00Hang in there! Hugs to all of you!Hang in there! Hugs to all of you!Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13790711152511868938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178648047384989609.post-81753809574431082482010-06-17T17:20:25.016-05:002010-06-17T17:20:25.016-05:00I can only imagine how tough it is. We struggled ...I can only imagine how tough it is. We struggled really hard with the decision about travel when we did our second adoption. Noah was just 2 when we brought Zo home and in the end we decided that it would be best for everyone that only 1 of us traveled and the other stay with Noah as the adjustment would just be too much to ask of him (an us). <br><br>I have moments when I wish both Bill and I had traveled but in the end it worked out for us. Take the small victories--he isn't mad at Lia and he isn't taking his feelings on her. That is great. He'll forgive you mom once he sees that life really isn't all that different and that you aren't leaving him again. <br><br>Hugs sweetie. Love you.dawnhttp://thedalaimama.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178648047384989609.post-91363360133785461192010-06-17T18:34:35.833-05:002010-06-17T18:34:35.833-05:00Big hugs to you guys and to Micah. It'll come...Big hugs to you guys and to Micah. It'll come...I'm sure he is still working on so many emotions just from the separation. It's tough at the age but I can totally support your decision...I can't even imagine taking Amari on a plane trip ANYwhere right now - there is no way we'd be able to handle that big of a trip. Even though he doesn't understand, his time staying at home was much better than he would have had to endure in Ethiopia with everything.<br><br>I hope it gets better soon! And I hear toothpaste takes sharpie off everything - including computer screens. Am I getting an overwhelming feeling we've had that conversation before?Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058664383204901514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178648047384989609.post-33341518341421547432010-06-17T21:48:41.994-05:002010-06-17T21:48:41.994-05:00This sounds almost identical to our experiences wh...This sounds almost identical to our experiences when E came home on Jan. 1, 2010. My R was just a little over 2, and it was hard the first few weeks especially. Now, 5 1/2 months later, my girls are becoming friends. Micah and you all will be ok, but yeah, it does take time. You have a beautiful family!JonesEthiopiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09698883232091364295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178648047384989609.post-61081331144133759172010-06-18T07:55:49.630-05:002010-06-18T07:55:49.630-05:00That sounds incredibly hard. So sorry it's bee...That sounds incredibly hard. So sorry it's been rough. I like Eastiopians' mantra!!Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09352341442556433375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178648047384989609.post-35591494743246826432010-06-18T08:25:28.447-05:002010-06-18T08:25:28.447-05:00Hang in there. Even the older kids have a hard ti...Hang in there. Even the older kids have a hard time. My son, when he was 2 and 3 would go a couple of times a year to stay with my inlaws for 3 days. When I went to get him he was angry at me. I can only imagine if I came to get him and had another baby with me! In a few weeks it will all balance out. Congrats on the new baby!DAChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04895948230073905719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178648047384989609.post-71522307777422836382010-06-20T08:28:41.069-05:002010-06-20T08:28:41.069-05:00I agree with the other posts as it will get better...I agree with the other posts as it will get better but you have to be patient and be sure to give Micah one on one time with each of you. My daughte Maya had a very hard time but it is so much better now. It just takes a lot of patient and deep breaths but it will get better.Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18398602085337490871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178648047384989609.post-82158758833608368632010-06-24T08:56:50.700-05:002010-06-24T08:56:50.700-05:00Hello, your children are beautiful! My husband and...Hello, your children are beautiful! My husband and I are considering using Children's Hope International to adopt a baby girl from Ethiopia and would love to hear what your adoption experience was like with them. Would you mind sharing? If so, please contact me at bncwalker@gmail.com. I would really appreciate it. We are getting ready to submit our application and I would feel better if I could speak with one or two families that have used them for their Ethiopian adoption. <br><br>Thanks, <br>Cadell Walker <br>502-762-5666Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178648047384989609.post-90733719316921623222010-06-25T14:07:29.910-05:002010-06-25T14:07:29.910-05:00Hi Cadell - unfortunately, it's tough for me t...Hi Cadell - unfortunately, it's tough for me to find time for a phone call right now. Feel free to send an email (it's on the right side of the blog) and I'll do my best to respond! Good luck with your adoption!!Junenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178648047384989609.post-24968106386209092702010-06-28T00:01:57.071-05:002010-06-28T00:01:57.071-05:00I'm hoping that Micah adjusts to Lia super fas...I'm hoping that Micah adjusts to Lia super fast and you find your new normal! They are going to love each other :) Sweet brother and sister!Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17479635873494501024noreply@blogger.com