Month: May 2016
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Something to fill me with passion
How important is it to live fully and passionately? I find it to be a requisite for a rich, fruitful life.
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Last parenting class
So many questions and such a long journey. I haven’t met any child, didn’t do anything spectacular, but this week I have felt emotionally spent. Today was the last full day of training. We had two families stop by with their adopted boys, both around 2 years old. Both had adopted within the last year.…
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Home visitation
It was a natural visit, as we’ve met with these two ladies quite a few time this month. They are positive, kind and polite. Nonetheless, the process of painting a picture of who we are, from all vantage points, and who our family is, how do they feel about adoption, who forms our support system,…
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Off handed comments
To my surprise, I still discover people who believe we are financially supported by our parents. Here is my response to them:
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For the blog readers
When I take Rufus for walks in the morning, and I let him run through the grass, I take in the silence and morning sun. My mind is clear so I write down more thoughts on adoption, to be shared over time, in bite-size on facebook, in Romanian. You now get a sneak-peek.
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A new series of thoughts on adoption
As we discuss adoption with any and all, we realize how different our views are, and how generally ignorant we are as a society. Mainly because in Romania as a culture, we avoid discussing delicate subjects. We are very non-confrontational because the alternative is a heated reaction or response. We prefer the one-punch-knock-out strategy, not…
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Prayer for someone near
You left a disaster behind you. Though your ex husband speaks only kindly and discreetly about you, that only proves his character. Nothing hidden remains so for too long. The truth comes to light always. Your son’s words and reaction last time I saw him this year says a lot. Please, for his sake, don’t…
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Parenting class #2
We woke up at 6 to go have coffee first with Nathan – and what a beautiful morning it was! At let’s coffee you meet old friends and make new ones. It’s such a lovely gathering spot! Then at 9 we met with our group of 6 couples and 2 social workers and worked through…
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Bonfire
Eli emailed me months ago to organize a bonfire for when him and his team of guys from pbcc come to Romania. I asked for input from our youth group and thus a location was chosen. The anticipation was built, food purchased and on the day of the outing, we drove to Soimeni and immersed…
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Conflict resolution
Today was another big day in our #adoptionjourney – I had the second meeting with the psychologist which lasted 2.5 hours. Today we evaluated my marriage relationship, decision to adopt, my childhood, my current extended relationships, daily activities, dealing with conflict, routines, meals and exercise etc. The role of the state in the adoption process…
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Tree
“I hope you can begin to recognize your family for what it is: a grafted tree. Magnificent to behold. One of a kind. Contrary to nature. Intricate roots sprouting luxuriant leaves. Loaded with challenges for a gardener, but ultimately yielding a harvest of unparalleled sweetness.” ~ Sherrie Eldridge
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A month of meetings
…Not what you would expect though. During the month of May we will complete the parenting classes and the meetings with the psychologist. The first meeting was smooth and very encouraging.