I was reading an update the other day from a new adoptive family and oh how I remembered those hard days of adjustment. Traumatized children, no routines, adult bodies in total shock at the – well, demanding nature of it all. But lately, lately, as we hit the 6 month mark (this week in fact!), it all seems so very settled, relaxed, peaceful and like suddenly we all know what to expect. Apologies come freely for when things don’t go as planned. Little bodies previously only capable of negative words, now freely encouraging each other and me. My children wake up with smiles instead of tears. They have plans instead of hopelessness. And sometimes those plans include bowling. And bowling may be a pretty normal activity for most families, but for us, it signals my children can hold a ball, they have gained gross and fine motor skills some “professionals” thought never possible. Expert bowlers my two are. Oh yes!
And now, none of the reports matter, the chaos is gone, all is settled – these four feet are home. Not just home, but really home. Home in my mind and heart, home in the space that takes up everything in between. And as my body, heart and soul adjusted, a funny thing started happening, I began nesting, again. My body yearns to make and create and wipe tears and the hardest thing I do is begin each Monday morning anew. And suddenly each hour is a countdown to when I can hold my babies again. We are exactly where we should be. Completely and utterly belonging to each other…forever!
Hooray!
A post full of love and contentment.
Lisa x
Yes, on the good days ; )
so pleased – i look forward to your posts . My son’s illness means that i know how precious every day is – when you do , you being to enjoy it more. Love to all in the frugal trenches xx
So sorry to hear your son is ill Kellie! The love is directed right back to you all! Best.
I am so pleased you are in ‘the right place’ with everything at the moment. You’ve worked hard to get there. Enjoy!
Joolz
Lovely progress report, indeed! Puts a smile on my face to think of you all.
Yay! That is wonderful news. So happy for you. You all deserve those good times because you didn’t give up.
Happy Six Months Together!!!
Congratulations to all of you. We were all praying hard when you started this journey -it is so good to see you all beginning to relax and feel stronger together. God bless!
Thank you so much for your prayers, very very needed!
So good to hear. Great effort and one which inspires me!
What a joy to read this! But what a greater joy to live it. God Bless you all!
Thank you, Thicket. Your prayers always mean so much!
How wonderful FT. Blessings for your half-year anniversary! I’m so happy for you all.
Hugs aplenty,
Morag xox
Hugs to you too, Morag!
I cannot believe you are 6 months in already. I am so happy that your family are doing so well x
Amen!
yessssss!!!
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I’m so glad things are settling so well!! Here’s to many more updates with such wonderful news in them