Thank you for making one of my wishes come true. Let it be know, at this moment in time, all three of our kids are in their rooms quietly reading. (Apparently Tru is also taking notes.)
Ahhhh.......
Yours Sincerely, Mom
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Dear Library,
Dear Library,
Thank you for making one of my wishes come true. Let it be know, at this moment in time, all three of our kids are in their rooms quietly reading. (Apparently Tru is also taking notes.)
Ahhhh.......
Yours Sincerely, Mom
Thank you for making one of my wishes come true. Let it be know, at this moment in time, all three of our kids are in their rooms quietly reading. (Apparently Tru is also taking notes.)
Ahhhh.......
Yours Sincerely, Mom
Sunday, May 17, 2015
With A Grateful Heart
Since returning from China, with Crosse, our family has been so blessed!
To back-track, throughout the entire adoption process our friends and family were incredibly supportive. There were countless prayers and words of kindness and encouragement offered almost daily.
Once Tru was home with us, and his emergent medical needs were met, we knew our family was complete. Family of four.
That all changed in January of last year. Many have inquired as to why, or how, we came to chose this road - to adopt a teenage boy. That is easy to answer.
On that cold, January, Friday night, we happened upon a website which explained the "aging out" process. We learned that in Chinese orphanages, if the children reach the age of 14, they would no longer be eligible for adoption. They would not have a forever family. At 14 their future became a potential unknown. 14!
That weighed on us heavily. We talked about it. Prayed about it. Talked to the kids about it. As a family, we decided that we wanted to adopt one of the oldest children. Along came Crosse's photo and a video of him signing. We had another discussion and knew that we could learn ASL (American Sign Language). A week later - our application was approved and the paperwork (goose chase!) began.
We have had many ask how we met or came to know Crosse. Again, that is a simple answer. We met him the day of his adoption. Only about 45 days ago! Therefore, we can all understand his apprehension when he met his "new family" and was expected to leave with them/us.
Here we are, back in America for the past five weeks. Three of those weeks, Crosse has been in school. He is attending a school for the deaf and he is already thriving. Smart boy! We had no doubt we would catch-on to ASL quickly as he already knew Chinese Sign Language.
Yes - Chinese and American sign language are different!
Crosse (and our entire family) has been shown one kindness after another - cash gifts, gift cards, clothing, hand made cards, a huge birthday cake, a bilingual Bible, toys, balloons, fruit, chestnuts (which he loved - the rest of us... not so much :). And the food! It just keeps coming. Home made Chinese treats - noodles, dumplings, and a variety of other foods including a special soup purchased from a restaurant with a chef from Crosse's home province in China.
Above all, we continue to receive daily prayers by so many. So many people care about Crosse and his well being. It is truly touching. There simply are not words enough to express our gratitude. The generosity and kindness to our family during this time of transition has left us awed and inspired. Thank you! Thank you all so much!
We are truly....
To back-track, throughout the entire adoption process our friends and family were incredibly supportive. There were countless prayers and words of kindness and encouragement offered almost daily.
Once Tru was home with us, and his emergent medical needs were met, we knew our family was complete. Family of four.
That all changed in January of last year. Many have inquired as to why, or how, we came to chose this road - to adopt a teenage boy. That is easy to answer.
On that cold, January, Friday night, we happened upon a website which explained the "aging out" process. We learned that in Chinese orphanages, if the children reach the age of 14, they would no longer be eligible for adoption. They would not have a forever family. At 14 their future became a potential unknown. 14!
That weighed on us heavily. We talked about it. Prayed about it. Talked to the kids about it. As a family, we decided that we wanted to adopt one of the oldest children. Along came Crosse's photo and a video of him signing. We had another discussion and knew that we could learn ASL (American Sign Language). A week later - our application was approved and the paperwork (goose chase!) began.
We have had many ask how we met or came to know Crosse. Again, that is a simple answer. We met him the day of his adoption. Only about 45 days ago! Therefore, we can all understand his apprehension when he met his "new family" and was expected to leave with them/us.
Here we are, back in America for the past five weeks. Three of those weeks, Crosse has been in school. He is attending a school for the deaf and he is already thriving. Smart boy! We had no doubt we would catch-on to ASL quickly as he already knew Chinese Sign Language.
Yes - Chinese and American sign language are different!
Crosse (and our entire family) has been shown one kindness after another - cash gifts, gift cards, clothing, hand made cards, a huge birthday cake, a bilingual Bible, toys, balloons, fruit, chestnuts (which he loved - the rest of us... not so much :). And the food! It just keeps coming. Home made Chinese treats - noodles, dumplings, and a variety of other foods including a special soup purchased from a restaurant with a chef from Crosse's home province in China.
Above all, we continue to receive daily prayers by so many. So many people care about Crosse and his well being. It is truly touching. There simply are not words enough to express our gratitude. The generosity and kindness to our family during this time of transition has left us awed and inspired. Thank you! Thank you all so much!
We are truly....
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