Thanks to all of you for your encouragement and prayers. The last week has been a whirlwind of emotions and feelings. We have been super blessed with meals, paper goods and other wonderful things, and help by family during the days.
Quickly I will say, because I don't have a lot of time, the kids seem to be doing fairly well right now. Bedtime and eating are a challenge. They both cry at bedtime and although Jesula eats fairly well, Wilkenson is picky. They want snacks a lot! Disciplining is a little bit of a challenge due to the language barrier but I know they will pick up quickly.
My other children are doing great. Noah is a born teacher so he automatically wants to teach them. If you could have only seen his eyes in the car while riding next to Wilkenson. He just kept staring at him. Oh how I would have loved to have gotten into his mind to see what he was thinking. Bella takes very good care of Jesula. Bella, unfortunately, was very sick when we got home so that mixed with some emotion, she had a little bit of a difficult time but is doing much better now. Asher, on the other hand, being the baby, is having some jealousy issues. I am trying to hold and love on him as much as I can.
Will is amazing and I don't know what I would do without him. He is incredible. I am so thankful to have him home for the summer.
I am doing OK but having a hard time grieving what our family will never be again. It is just like post partum depression which has astounded me but thankfully not uncommon. I just realize more and more that I cannot do anything alone. I must have the Lord.
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Oh Rhonda, I would love to talk to you....you make me feel normal with our last couple of paragraphs. april
Sweet Friend,
you put that very well and I can understand that, even though I have never experienced it. Praying for your strength which only comes from Him,
Andrea
Rhonda I had the same feelings standing in MIA after we cleared immigration. I kept thinking about how the family had changed forever and I felt guilt about it for Madi and Thomas. That feeling passes quickly as the family melds together. Try letting Wilkenson and Jesula fall asleep after bathtime on your laps. That is how we did it at first and now they go to bed and we sit in their room until they are asleep...about 5-10 minutes now. Food is a non-issue so I have no sage advice. I am thinking of you and completely understand what you are going thru now. Love to you,
I will be praying for you to be over flowing with patience and grace that you can pass on to these two new little ones as they learn to adjust to their new wonderful lives!!! So glad your trip was uneventful and smooth. I prayed for that!! Will also continue to pray for health for your entire family in the days to come!!
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