tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884663499900075600.post7739439362332587326..comments2023-09-16T04:51:41.367-04:00Comments on CORNBREAD AND CHOPSTICKS: Sunday Snapshot -Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10406486405095448755noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884663499900075600.post-56793814895902377612010-10-12T22:35:07.054-04:002010-10-12T22:35:07.054-04:00Annie, this post is beautiful, yet hard to read as...Annie, this post is beautiful, yet hard to read as well. Sometimes explaining that they were grown in our hearts is not enough. <br /><br />Our adopted son Daniel doesn't seem to mind that he didn't grow in my belly, but he does seem to grieve the lost years of his childhood--8 years without Christmas and birthdays, barely enough food, very few toys, and no family. One day he was looking at old family photos and asked how old he was when that photo was taken. I told him he was probably about two and his "oh" and nothing else spoke volumes. I knew he wished he had been part of those happy times. While we grieve with him on the time we lost, we try to focus on the blessings that God is giving us now.<br /><br />May God continue to heal your Lizzie's heart.<br /><br />Much Love,<br />KathieGoodness and Mercy Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00347652142463308256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884663499900075600.post-56790123150148207902010-10-11T08:50:15.583-04:002010-10-11T08:50:15.583-04:00Annie - BEAUTIFUL post...BEAUTIFUL!!! Kaylin has ...Annie - BEAUTIFUL post...BEAUTIFUL!!! Kaylin has also recently been asking too...seems like a developmental thing at this age....and we have similar talks, so I do understand the longing to just wish she had been birthed by me.<br /><br />Thank you, too, for sharing about our giveaway and giving yourself! You're a sweet blessing, my friend. :)Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14065032564080958218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884663499900075600.post-85837077624469065392010-10-11T01:23:50.979-04:002010-10-11T01:23:50.979-04:00It is so hard to see our little ones hurting. I&#...It is so hard to see our little ones hurting. I've talked to the girls openly about their adoptions from day one. The most impt thing I feel is open communication...to make it very natural for everyone and not something that is difficult to talk about. My youngest asks lots and lots of questions(what's my birth mom's name...what did she look like...will I ever see her) and my other daughter from China asks nothing. But I still talk to her as well, because I know she is processing all of it, just differently.3 Countries 1 Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10890493708085838530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884663499900075600.post-35384994810564445132010-10-11T00:56:25.768-04:002010-10-11T00:56:25.768-04:00What a sweet little girl you have. I will be hones...What a sweet little girl you have. I will be honest in saying I haven't talked about adoption with my two little ones (adopted from Guatemala) so I love reading how others are handling it.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884663499900075600.post-11398474605484150872010-10-10T23:40:24.679-04:002010-10-10T23:40:24.679-04:00Thank you for sharing this bit of your story. It&#...Thank you for sharing this bit of your story. It's a bit similar to ours here and it's always good to hear how others are handling such a sensitive subject.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645427399530140006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884663499900075600.post-7499693846390205582010-10-10T22:49:55.277-04:002010-10-10T22:49:55.277-04:00Being adopted myself and the mother of three adopt...Being adopted myself and the mother of three adopted children I so understand both sides of this. Hugs to you and that sweet Lizzie.<br /><br /><br />Sweet blessings,<br />RobinRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01584167388997281203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884663499900075600.post-82625768933087361122010-10-10T21:55:43.596-04:002010-10-10T21:55:43.596-04:00Being adopted myself, this post stirs up emotions ...Being adopted myself, this post stirs up emotions within me.<br />I know that every child that is adopted handles these emotions differently.<br />But, for me, I feel that I have overcome the longing...to look like my family members...to know my birth story...to know if I have siblings somewhere out there...etc...<br />Keep up the good work! Communication is key!<br />And, by the way, you have some precious kiddos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884663499900075600.post-50167547415410256672010-10-10T21:45:08.171-04:002010-10-10T21:45:08.171-04:00Hugs and love to you and Lizzie as you walk this r...Hugs and love to you and Lizzie as you walk this road together. You taking the time to love on her reminds me of the words to my very favorite Third Day song ~ I can't stop the rain. If you don't know it, go find it and download it! It is one of the most beautiful songs ever and while it wasn't written about adoption, it so can be the story of a forever parent loving their child through the grief and loss that is bound to come!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01233594585633157052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884663499900075600.post-76526897820670607942010-10-10T21:19:06.360-04:002010-10-10T21:19:06.360-04:00I think girls are sometimes more sensitive to thin...I think girls are sometimes more sensitive to things like that maybe? I remember Colt asking those questions some, but he didn't repeat it. I think if it had been Joy...it would be different. She's all about "tell me stories about when you were a little girl" and stuff like that. I guess we'll see with Luke. It hurts to not be able to give them the answer they WANT to hear, but yet we know how much we want to take away all insecurities and pain they have and for them to just know that we LOVE them now and will forever! I think you handle it well, Annie! Lizzie is a special little girl and so wise already!<br /><br />Have a great week!<br />TammyTammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/15357964198971943168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884663499900075600.post-61186945345323094082010-10-10T19:43:17.435-04:002010-10-10T19:43:17.435-04:00I cringe with those questions too. BUT, Grant is n...I cringe with those questions too. BUT, Grant is now 7 and can state in a matter of fact way that he was not born in my tummy but someone elses. We still have to reinforce a lot. The other day, Jake said, "Mom, I was born in your tummy!" and I had to tell him that he was not. UGH! One of the icky parts of adoption for our children.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09659463113945322643noreply@blogger.com