Well, we know that it was coming, and thank the Lord the adjustment issues are small, but they are here. The honeymoon is over folks. I told this to my husband last night then laughed imagining that the new kids feel the same way. I am assuming that they are saying something like "But Mom WAS so nice........." :-)I praise the Lord for this time though. It isn't easy but I know that our new kids feel safe and comfortable enough to come out of their shell. With adjustment comes breakthroughs. Today was a major breakthrough day for one child. A hurt happened and that child chose to run and come to Mommy crying. This from our very "self-sufficient, I don't need any help" child. Oh it warmed my heart to know that I am now the safe place and place of comfort.
Our job as parents is to invest in our children, raise them in the Lord, and mold them into responsible, giving, and loving adults. It is our honor. It is not easy, but this isn't about me. If this was about me, my life would oh be so different, and shallow....oh so shallow.
9 comments:
Amen!! If it were all about us....our lives would be so different!!! God bless you for making this life not about you!!! Love you Kristy!!
Girl, we are walking the same path these days! Although I am a little jealous, I am not sure we ever had a honeymoon period! :) Praying for you guys and so honored to know you!
beautiful...praise God!! kj
Oh Kristy.....I was holding breath and praying that you'd sail through without many bumps. I'm here for you if you need to talk..and yes...please, please, please, swing down and see us ANYTIME!!!! (ps...I love the new header picture on your blog...it's awesome!)
such a great post... you are right... it's hard... but so worth it. you are a hero!
Our honeymoon period was the first two weeks while Mike was home. When he went back to work, the door blew open. But 12 weeks later we are amazed at the fruit the Lord has alowed us to see in this sweet girl. It truly is amazing and the work of His hands. Consistency by His strength was a gift to her and to us. He is awesome.
Hang in there! Isn't that the truth about it SO not being about us??
I am so happy for you all! Your family is so beautiful. How wonderful that your child ran to you for comfort. Keep up the great work mama!
You are such a great mom. I am so happy you know this is a necessary step, a "good" thing as far as attachment, and for giving up "me" for those precious sweeties.
Post a Comment