Rock…. Steady
January 27, 2008
Three weeks now… Today was a big step. We decided to join our brothers and sisters back at our local fellowship of believers – you know, that place that we once called “church.” Oh, how we have missed being there. We’ve missed our brothers and sisters. It was so good to be with them again. I’d rate the experience as overall “good.” There was a little excitement over the seating arrangement and an impromptu bathroom break, but these event were overcome and we were able to successfully complete the service and actually pay attention to most of it. How refreshing.
After the worship service we opted out of the lunch plans due to the venue. I had taken her to this particular restaurant (of which I am personally fond) and was stiff-armed with a great big “FOO!” So in an effort to avoid any further conflict we decided on a pizza place and it turned out pretty good.
We continue to limit exposure to media outlets like TV and computer and it seems to have been accepted – not only by our new daughter, but also by our bio kids. This has been a nice change of pace, but at first it required a lot of “filler” activities. The kids have begun to fill their own time now with more beneficial activities like reading or helping out with housework – novel idea, huh?
So overall we’re entering into a stable pace of life. All is not yet back to normal and frankly we don’t ever expect that it will be again. But hey, what is normal anyway?
Blessings,
The Graces
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Wicked Weather
January 21, 2008
Two weeks down, many more to come. We continue to settle in – learning new routines and behaviors. Finding out what works and what does not. Sometimes we are weary. Sometimes we are giddy. I would rate the experience so far “as better than expected.” It ain’t perfect, but, hey, it is going OK. If I had to compare it to the weather, I would call it balmy. Not bad, but should be improving.
So speaking of the weather – those of you from around here know that weather in Alabama can change in an instant. So in our two weeks home, we have huddled in the bathroom because of imminent tornadoes and we had made a milk and bread run to the store because snow was in the forecast. Talk about variation! I would rate the moods under the roof to have been variable, but not quite as bad as the literal weather. We are learning to notice the signs of oncoming storms and also what leads to sunny days.
until later....
Papa
January 21, 2008
Two weeks down, many more to come. We continue to settle in – learning new routines and behaviors. Finding out what works and what does not. Sometimes we are weary. Sometimes we are giddy. I would rate the experience so far “as better than expected.” It ain’t perfect, but, hey, it is going OK. If I had to compare it to the weather, I would call it balmy. Not bad, but should be improving.
So speaking of the weather – those of you from around here know that weather in Alabama can change in an instant. So in our two weeks home, we have huddled in the bathroom because of imminent tornadoes and we had made a milk and bread run to the store because snow was in the forecast. Talk about variation! I would rate the moods under the roof to have been variable, but not quite as bad as the literal weather. We are learning to notice the signs of oncoming storms and also what leads to sunny days.
until later....
Papa
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Ok Go!
January 13, 2008
The purpose of this blog is to document our journey from adoption forward. We are home and beginning to get settled. This is more about keeping records for our own sake rather than to share information. However, somebody may find that this information is helpful.
Anyway, enjoy!
The Graces
January 13, 2008
The purpose of this blog is to document our journey from adoption forward. We are home and beginning to get settled. This is more about keeping records for our own sake rather than to share information. However, somebody may find that this information is helpful.
Anyway, enjoy!
The Graces
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