tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437257538719154672024-03-13T19:25:34.039-07:00The Growing TableGrowing our family and Growing them upFarm Chick (at Heart)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08154020136827531333noreply@blogger.comBlogger300125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543725753871915467.post-56545274852213343782020-03-29T12:08:00.001-07:002021-09-01T11:58:15.519-07:00“Lord Jesus, make my face right!”<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is the prayer I utter regularly during my homeschool
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<span style="font-size: large;">I fail on the daily. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My mission is to lovingly teach and guide my children and
yet I catch myself with a tone of voice that just isn’t right. I don’t even
have to tell you what my face looks like in that moment. Not to mention, my
body language, as I point harshly at the problem at hand and instruct in a
manner that no student would find beneficial. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once again, I have fallen short. I see the look of
frustration and discouragement in my child’s eyes. The tears begin to well up and
I can see clearly what I have done. I have communicated to my precious child
that the lesson is more important than she is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Time for a major reset. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Time to apologize. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Time to ask for forgiveness. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Time to try again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Mommy needs a
quick time out.” I say, as I step outside on the porch. I take a deep breath. I might even jump up
and down a few times if I am dealing with some anger. I cry out to my heavenly
Father, “Lord Jesus, make my face right! Help me to love my children well and
teach them with kindness on my tongue. I cannot do this without your strength!
Help me to see them with your eyes and love them with your hands.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I call to my child, “will you come out here with me?” I wipe
away her tears and get down on her level. I look at her in those sad eyes and see
the pain I have caused. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“What is more important to mommy, you or school?” I say.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She smiles and says, “Me.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“You are right!” I say, “You are way more important to me
than any school lesson we are working on. I need to ask your forgiveness. I was
acting like school was more important than you by they way I was talking to
you. Mommy needed a time out to make her face and voice right again. Will you
forgive me?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Yes!” She answers quickly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Can I try again?” I ask her.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Yes, Mommy.” She responds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“I love you, sister.” I say as I pull her in close for a
hug.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“I love you too.” She says as she squeezes me tight. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We take a few more minutes to snuggle the kitty cats and pet
the puppy dogs. Our work will be waiting for us when we head back inside. When
I realize that we are approaching lunchtime, I choose to feed my people before
we begin again. Everyone will feel better with a full tummy. I brew a cup of
coffee and settle in beside my little love to try again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will never be a perfect mom. I will certainly never be a
perfect homeschooling mom. However, I will give this season everything I have.
I will teach my children what it means to stop, reset and humbly ask for forgiveness.
I will teach them that I am after their hearts. I will model for them what it
looks like to seek the Father, listen for his voice and walk in obedience to
him. He will always know the way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I admit, there have been times where I have looked longingly
at the big yellow school bus that drives by. Certainly, that is the answer to
all my struggles, right? I have cried out to God and asked if this cup of
homeschooling could pass from me. A little dramatic? Yes, I know. When you are
pouring yourself out day after day to answer the calling to homeschool your children,
there are moments when the painful reality of your insufficiency becomes too
much. It was during one of these seasons for me when the Lord gently
communicated two important truths to my heart. I was at worship one night, singing
praises while feeling exhausted and defeated. I told him that I didn’t want to
do it anymore. I wanted released from homeschooling. He spoke right to my
heart, “I will be with you and I will bring you joy.” The tears rolled down my
face. I believed him but I sure wasn’t feeling the joy at that moment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have good news. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The joy did come and it continues to flow. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My fellow homeschooler, He will do the same for you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He will be with you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He will bring you joy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And guess what?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He will even make your face right!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of
them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or
forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 (ESV)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence
there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalms
16:11 (ESV)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of
kindness is on her tongue.” Proverbs 31:26 (ESV)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My grandpa went to heaven suddenly this week. I have been grieving and trying to compose my thoughts. I have searched through countless pictures to find the ones I treasure. Somehow, I just haven't been able to get the words out. I am going to attempt to share what I loved about him. I want a written record of what he brought to my life. My children knew him and I want them to remember these special things about him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When he looked at me, I always felt loved and lovely. Even in the awkward stages. Maybe especially then. I always knew he was proud of me. I know he was human and just like all of us he had his faults but I cannot recall receiving a single cross word from him. As a child, I loved to climb onto his lap and listen to him read a story to me. An activity that was made even sweeter when my cousin was on his lap with me. I have fond memories of riding in his orange pick up truck. He and Grandma always made our time with them fun. They had to work at the furniture store they owned so they came up with all kinds of activities to keep us occupied. We made cardboard box villages in Carpet Alley and used the furniture movers he made as skate boards/scooters. The goal of each summer day was to eventually close up the store and get back to their house for swimming. Oh the joy! We played on the swing set, dug in the sandbox and even got some rides on his golf cart. When the sun went down we always had one more special treat to look forward to...midnight snacks with Grandpa. It was pure delight to stay up past our bedtimes and share a sweet dessert with Grandpa and Grandma.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I remember sitting on his swing with him. We would swing back and forth as we talked about what was going on. I remember how his strong hands felt and how tight his hugs were. He always smelled good. One of my little girls mentioned this to me too. She said, "Mom, Papa had a nice smell to go with him." I agreed. I remember how he looked at me in my wedding gown and made me feel like the most beautiful woman in the world. I remember dancing with him at my wedding even though I knew it was becoming more and more difficult for him to stand let alone dance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I loved the way he talked about my Grandma. I loved to hear him tell the story of how he met and fell in love with her. I will miss hearing him call her "honey" and the way he insisted on a kiss from her before bed. One of my favorite stories he told was about dancing with her when she was very pregnant with one of their children. He thought pregnant women were beautiful and he celebrated with each of us as we brought our babies into the world. He had a tender place in his heart for babies. I was always excited to bring my new little one out and watch him snuggle and adore each one. I always knew he and Grandma would be up early having a cup of coffee so my short night with a newborn would end with handing the little bundle over to him while I enjoyed a cup of coffee too. Those cozy, sleep deprived, early morning visits are among my favorite memories tucked in my heart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When we told he and Grandma that we were planning to adopt, they supported us fully. I remember how much I adored his response when I told him that we were open to adopting children of any race, not just our own. He said, "Honey, all babies need love." And that was that. He delighted in the arrival of our children gifted to us through adoption. He was smitten with them the moment he laid eyes on them. You could see how proud he was of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. We were a source of great joy for him and we all knew it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When we came for visits, my oldest boys would stay up late to watch news and discuss politics with their Papa and Nana (what they call them). You better believe they got in on plenty of midnight snacks. A precious tradition continued with my children. Another favorite activity for all the great grand kids was getting a ride from him on his scooter. Oh my. I have so many adorable pictures. Grandpa was always gentle and patient with the little ones. He would slowly win over a shy toddler. They were always drawn to him and it didn't take them long to ask to be in his arms.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Grandma kept a lot of the letters I sent to them over the years. I found one from my 17 year old self that said, "Kiss Grandpa for me." This is how I end most of my interactions with Grandma to this day. It was either "Hug Grandpa or Kiss Grandpa for me". He wasn't a big phone talker but I knew she would give him my love when we got off the phone. There is deep sadness in knowing that he won't be sitting next to her in his chair discussing what is going on with the grandkids. He won't be sharing midnight snacks anymore or giving scooter rides. I won't feel his big bear hug or hear "I love you" from him anymore. I am a grown woman with children of my own and yet the loss of a grandpa brings you right back to being a little girl.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">From the time I was a little girl I wanted to be a mommy. Our journey to grow our family has been a roller coaster ride to say the least. There was a time when we didn't know if we would have any children. Pregnancy did not come easily for us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My body has been a home to eight babies. Four who we get to raise on this earth and four who are in heaven. God has given us the great gift of three babies who grew in the bellies of their birth mothers. What joy! Where I thought there would be none, there are seven.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not in my wildest dreams did I think that would happen!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But here I am living this crazy, chaotic, overwhelming, wonderful, joyful, beautiful life as the mother of seven.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seven years ago, a woman at church prophesied over us that we would have seven children. At that time we were expecting our fourth child. The idea of seven seemed impossible!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fast forward to after we brought our seventh child home from China. We were in church again and a different woman looked at me and said, "You have seven children. You have the perfect number." There was something about the way she said it. It brought a welcomed peace over me. I had miscarried our last baby and I ached for another baby for some time. I was clear with the Lord that I wanted him more than I wanted anything and that I trusted him. Shortly after her statement, that ache was gone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">God, in his sweet way, gave me peace for what would come.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For many years I have struggled with pain that has grown increasingly worse. I just couldn't bring myself to accept a hysterectomy even though I knew it would bring incredible relief. In January, I couldn't ignore the problem anymore. I started dealing with iron deficiency anemia as well as the pain. Two Iron IVs and a CT scan later and I was ready. Ready to say yes to the hysterectomy. Ready to end the cycle of pain. I need to be healthy and full of energy to raise my babies. It was time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was lovingly cared for by my family doctor and all the staff at his office. I am grateful for the skilled medical care they administer with compassion and wisdom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once our OBGYN got my surgery scheduled it was time to get our support team in place. For me to step out of life requires a team. Let's just say there is a color coded calendar (thanks mom!) that indicates who is doing what over the next few weeks. Two incredible sets of grandparents and a super dad were ready and willing to help.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So many sweet friends have come along side us to offer any kind of help we need. We are grateful for the loving gestures and prayers on our behalf. I thought it was neat that during the middle of this decision making process our pastor encouraged me with the same verses God had just shown me. I love how the Holy Spirit works! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then God gave me this verse as my hysterectomy theme verse.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I meditated over these words over and over again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My God is with me.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My God is mighty to save.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My God will rejoice over me with gladness.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My God will quiet me by his love.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My God will exult over me with loud singing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had the opportunity to have deep discussions with my older children who were concerned about how my surgery would go. I had the chance to speak the truth to them that calms my own heart...God knows the number of my days. We must live this life fully without being crippled by fear. God loves my children and my husband even more than I do. He would care for them if my number of days on this earth were done.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My cousin sent me this fabulous pink kimono robe and hilarious hysterectomy coloring book. A package of love and joy sent right to my door!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My sister stopped by the night before my surgery to bring a gift basket from all the sisters as well as some gorgeous flowers. She stayed to visit for a while and her presence brought us such happiness. My sisters know how to make a girl feel special.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">God in his kindness gave me the best mother/daughter nursing team. They are friends from our town and they showed me such love and tenderness. Our Dr. was my beloved Dr. K who has taken care of me through all my pregnancies. I knew I was in excellent hands with him. Everyone who worked with us was incredible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I drifted in and out of sleep in the recovery area. In the moments between sleep I could hear music playing. I was tickled even in my drugged state. I knew God intended to exult over me with loud singing but I didn't know it would come in the form of music in the recovery area. It seriously made me laugh. An inside joke with him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This man. He has been through it all with me. Right by my side. He has held my hand through the joy and through the pain. So many years of loving me well. We have grown this family together. We have walked the floor with tiny babies. We have lost sleep and nearly lost our minds. We have clung tight to each other and to the Lord. We haven't done it perfectly but step by step we have done it together. We are proud of these precious blessings and we are thrilled to be their parents.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now we will embrace this new season together. Hand in hand. We have big plans to dance the tango in Argentina in the spring. </span><span style="font-size: large;">There are so many more adventures to come!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When we designed the Barn House we knew that we wouldn't have much space for laundry. After all, the entire living quarters is only 1,600 square feet for 9 people. I had always wanted to try a family closet. In our situation it is a kids' closet. Our master bedroom has a closet and dressers for our clothes. We planned and measured our tight space and determined that we could fit 7 tall dressers side by side. These dressers are from Ikea. EJ secured them like kitchen cabinets. They are attached to one another and the wall.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He built a shelf with 8 different hanging areas. 7 for the children and one near the washer and dryer for whatever extra hanging space I might need. The shelf above holds baskets. Inside those baskets are keepsakes for the children. They each have a box with special items inside like the clothes they wore when they came home from the hospital (or in Mei Mei's case the clothing she wore the day we met her).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Their dressers have 5 drawers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Special Drawer (where they keep their special trinkets)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Socks/Underwear</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Pajamas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These small dressers require me to only keep the clothes that they wear. There is no room to keep more than that. I put their off season clothes in tubs for storage. I find that keeping minimal clothing also helps with the laundry situation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We hang their nice clothes as well as anything that is too bulky for the drawers. This is obviously too high for the younger children to reach. That is on purpose.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Library books are kept on top of the dressers. This is a special place so they do not get mixed up with the numerous books we own.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We also store our games on top of the dresser. Honestly, we never have that many at a time. Little children are not known for keeping all the pieces together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We rotate boxes of toys. No matter how hard we try, we always wind up missing a few toys from the last box that is now located in storage. I try to put those items in this container until the next time one of us can access the box where it belongs. As you can see, this container also lives on top of the dresser.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The other side of laundry area is a command center for me. My keys are stored here as well as any paperwork I need to keep handy. My purses and bags hang on this wall along with our family calendar. There is also a handy bookshelf on that wall. My drying racks are located on that side as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ideally, I would fold clothes directly out of the dryer and place them in their proper drawers. We have found that this is just not realistic. Our days are too busy for me to stop what I'm doing and tend to the laundry right away. However, we must keep laundry moving or we will be overrun with dirty clothes. We wash 1 or 2 loads per day. The children take turns emptying the clothes from the dryer into a basket and moving the load from the washer into the dryer. We stack the baskets of clean clothes on top of one another until we have time to fold and put clothes away. EJ does a separate load with all his dress shirts so they don't get thrown in a basket.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When it is time to fold and put clothes away we throw all the loads on the table and spread out the empty laundry baskets on the floor nearby. Then we all work together to toss the clothes into 5 baskets different baskets. The oldest three have their own baskets. They fold and put their clothes away. The little girls have one basket and the little boys have another. Sometimes I fold them and then let the little ones help me put them in their proper drawers. If time is running short, I just fold them and put them away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There you have it! Our current laundry room and routine.</span></div>
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Farm Chick (at Heart)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08154020136827531333noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543725753871915467.post-36155124084088150672017-02-09T06:00:00.000-08:002017-02-09T06:00:01.771-08:00Learning Our Dance<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">It was eight months ago today that we brought our daughter home and began our life as a family of nine. I will never forget the day we met that little girl in the pink dress. The look on Mei Mei's face during those first moments together is etched in my memory. She was so brave and clearly intrigued by us. At the same time, she had the "blank look" I have come to recognize as a sign that she is overwhelmed and nervous.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You see, 8 months ago, we were total strangers. I was already in love with her or at least the idea of her. She had seen our photographs but could not be fully prepared for what was to come. We were instantly mommy and daughter, all the while still strangers to one another. The dance of attachment was beginning for us but we were nearly four years late to the party. I didn't know her cries, her looks or her needs. When you bring home a new baby from the hospital, you study them. You ask yourself countless times a day, what does she need? I found that the same was true for our little Mei Mei. I needed to become a student of her, study her sounds and her actions. I would love to tell you that I did this perfectly but I did not. There were times we were both in tears from sheer frustration. There were times I was not as patient as I should have been and lost sight of what was really important. I have had to apologize and ask her for forgiveness more times than I like to think about.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The beautiful thing about a family is that we just keep loving and moving forward. There have been countless victories in these eight months, reasons to celebrate and solidify the bond that we have created. We parent our seven children in a way that gives us the great gift of time. We home school so there is no need to rush off in separate directions each morning. Granted, Daddy has to go to work but we are all excited when he walks back through that door! Learning the rhythm of our family has been accelerated for Mei Mei as she watches the way I interact with all her siblings on a minute by minute basis. Giving her a solid foundation of what family means is our priority. We know that her little heart still has plenty of healing to do. A child who was abandoned at the approximate age of two certainly needs time to feel safe and secure. She asks me often, "Momma, gonna go bye bye?" I rarely leave the house without my children but the thought of being separated from Momma is still unnerving for our little girl. On the rare occasion that I leave the kids with Daddy or Grandparents, I remind Mei Mei, "Momma comes back. Momma always comes back." We have a little song we sing with these words. It is an important ritual for us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Naomi's big sister, Miss Ruthie, is just a few months older than her. Miss Ruthie was our only girl for four years. We had no idea how their bonding would go but we prayed fervently that they would be a gift to one another. Their relationship has exceeded our wildest hopes. I will never forget one of their first nights together, Miss Ruthie hugged Mei Mei tight, looked at me and said, "Mom, thank you so much for my sister!" They take great joy in spending time together. They are little mommas to their baby dolls. They love to color and make crafts together. They sit next to each other for every meal. They are taking a weekly ballet class together. The sight of them in their little tutus is more than this momma's heart can stand. They attend the same art class and story time class at our home school co-op. They are precious little shopping buddies and love it when we have girl dates. They often say, "girl power!" when they accomplish a difficult task. I am grateful to have a front row seat to watch their relationship develop. A sister is truly a gift.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have been amazed by Mei Mei's patience and kindness with all her siblings. She has learned to stick up for herself when she needs to. We think this a terrific sign of how comfortable she has become in her family. Her adoption was our first experience with adopting out of birth order. Mei Mei is older than our two youngest sons. They were two years old when she arrived home and she was weeks away from turning four. We felt that Miss Ruthie would keep her identity as our oldest daughter and the little boys would keep their identity as our babies. We were right. The transition has been seamless.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Every night when I tuck Mei Mei in bed she says, "Momma, sing Jesus!" She snuggles her teddy bear and baby doll and settles in for this comforting nightly routine. I rub her back and sing this song, "Jesus loves Mei Mei this I know for the bible tells me so. Little ones to him belong. They are weak but he is strong. Yes, Jesus love Mei Mei. Yes, Jesus loves Mei Mei. Yes, Jesus loves Mei Mei. The bible tells me so." Then I lay my hand still on her back and whisper a prayer in her ear to the King of Kings. I thank him for her life. I praise him for the restoration he has done and will continue to do. I ask him to continue to bind our hearts together. I pray for her best friend from the orphanage who is happily home with her family. If I forget this part, I am quickly reminded. I ask God to draw her heart to his. I pray that she will grow up to boldly walk in the calling he lays on her heart. I have no doubt his plans for her are great. When I say amen, I kiss her little face and tell both my girls, "Goodnight my princesses."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the past eight months, there have been challenges to overcome, memories to make and milestones to celebrate. We are no longer strangers. We are well on our way to forever. Not only do we know the steps to our dance, we are tearing up the dance floor.</span></div>
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<br />Farm Chick (at Heart)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08154020136827531333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543725753871915467.post-16244231630669745692016-12-18T13:27:00.000-08:002016-12-29T13:29:27.279-08:00Snow Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">There was hardly enough snow on the ground for sledding but this bunch was way too excited not to try. We are sure hoping we get at least one good snowman building, snowball making, sledding kind of snow this winter. Until then, we will take what we can get.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My love for you is deep and wide. I am in awe as I watch you grow and change. There are so many benefits that come with being the oldest child but there are also some draw backs. You get to do everything first. The little ones want to be just like you. On the other hand, you have to be patient with your parents as we learn and grow with you. We've never had an 11 year old before. Each new stage is a learning process for all of us. You have given us grace as we try to catch up. You handle it all with strength and dignity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You are constantly learning something new. You tell me that you think in pictures and I can see that in the way you are always sketching, designing and inventing. You have been tenacious in overcoming areas of struggle in your education. You are a joy to teach. Your capacity to remember the things we read together fascinates me. In this way, you are much like your Dad. You are also a hard worker, brave and strong just like him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Your attention to detail, awareness of your surroundings, mindfulness of safety and your desire for the rules to be followed makes you like me. Also, you get wicked grumpy when you are hungry. This comes from me too. Sorry about that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Watching you grow in your understanding of our great God is a sacred privilege for me. I have no doubt that He has amazing plans for you. I promise you, I will be on my face before Him for you always. You are clearly called to love and serve Him. It is my delight to watch your life unfold. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To say I am proud of you would be an understatement. I adore you. I treasure you. I will never stop thanking God for you. My first child. The one who began my dream of being a mom. I love you something fierce. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I look forward to what this year will bring for you. I'll be right here cheering you on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Love,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You are beyond cute. Just look at that picture of you in all your construction gear. My heart can hardly take it. Your vocabulary is taking off and we all get tickled when you try out new words. You are a sweet talker. You are known to say, "Momma, you look good" or "Momma, you a princess." </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You are always busy but you are happy to slow down for a cuddle. Your giggle is contagious. You play hard and you sleep hard. You are strong. We are always amazed at how long you can ride your little bike or walk without getting tired. You love cars, trucks and tractors. You are especially enamored with the characters from "Paw Patrol." For a long time we couldn't understand what you were saying. You would say, "Paw Patrol" and it sounded like "Chubby Troll." Now we all call it chubby troll and you laugh!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You are a gift from God by way of your beautiful birth momma. You are loved well by your family and your birth family. What a special boy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love you little man! You bring such joy into our lives. 3 looks good on you, baby. I look forward to all the ways you will grow and change this year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Only crazy people would load up 7 kids and hit the road for a 2 1/2 day trip to Big Sky, Montana.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When we do a big trip, I start packing the kids a week or so ahead of time. This is important because we often travel to climates that are colder or warmer than our current season. Inevitably, I discover that at least a few children have completely outgrown their clothing. This time around, I needed to buy jeans and fall clothes for a few of the kids. Packing early gives me time to purchase the needed items well before. I pack after they are all in bed. I need a lot of brain power for this activity. If I don't concentrate someone could end up with no underwear. This is serious people!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">EJ packs himself. God bless him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The nice thing about having a big vehicle is that we can fit a lot of stuff in there. We pack a cooler for snacks and drinks. We also fit plenty of snacks in storage boxes under the seats up front. You do not want a van full of hungry children. This time around we decided to bring our big water cooler. It was so handy. We all had our refillable water bottles. When we stopped for a potty break we quickly refilled everyone's waters. They were nice and cold!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We also packed a small potty chair in the van but praise God we never had to use it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The goal was to make it at least 2 hour stretches. This was easier sad than done considering our newest little blessing likes to holler "Poo Poo Potty" when she gets bored even when she does not need to go. The constant holler of "Momma, Poo Poo Potty" became our background noise. As well as, "Gonna Go Bye Bye!" Another of her phrases she uses when she is bored and wants to do something else. Rest assured, we made sure she got to use the restroom when she needed too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We crashed at my Aunt's house our first night on the road. We had so much fun catching up with my Aunt and Uncle and their family. They fed us dinner and then sent us off with full bellies in the morning. My aunt even gave the kiddos each a little activity to keep them busy on the road. What a blessing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This Daddy was calm, cool and collected. He kept us moving in the right direction and had patience beyond belief. There were plenty of times I thought I would loose my mind. He was my rock.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is one of my favorite hotel pictures. Little Mei Mei was admiring her cute self in the mirror and had to give that darling girl a kiss.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Unfortunately, we pushed a little past lunch time to get there. A major party foul in the big family travel game. Oh man. We found a restaurant on the property as soon as we could. Our oldest two are cool cucumbers in these situations. Our younger five are not. We survived that meal just barely.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is my "I'm not sure why we thought this was a good idea, but, Praise the good Lord in Heaven, we made it!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The view was amazing! As you can tell, it is a ski resort. The lifts were exciting for our kids and terrifying for me as a mother. Great Scott, what is wrong with you people? There are no seat belts on these things. A little person could fall to their death. I can't. I just can't.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There was a face painting booth at the welcome dinner. The kids all love that! I'm pretty impressed with W's tattoo choice. The Beverly Goldberg in me was over the moon. </span>(If you do not know this reference, do yourself a favor and watch every episode of The Goldbergs)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Daddy and the big boys went on a lot of afternoon adventures while the little four napped. It was a great set up. I could relax and enjoy the beautiful view and a cup of coffee. They would always come back with pictures and tales of their time on the mountain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These two cuties were pretty excited about heading to Yellowstone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Until they figured out that it was an hour just to get there and then we continued to drive through the park. This little one was not impressed. A nap sounded much better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We got to see Old Faithful erupt twice!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes I can't decide if I am going to do a full toothy grin or a closed mouth smile. Sometimes I get caught somewhere between and end up with this buck tooth number. I'm so glad I could do that during our perfectly timed selfie with Old Faithful erupting in the background. Nailed it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I kept Mei Mei or Little E on my back a lot of the time. It was best to keep them happy and moving.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The highlight of our Yellowstone day was this big fella walking down the road. It was a thrill to watch the bison walk right by us!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back at the resort, our older boys tried rock climbing and another awesome ride called "the giant swing". I wish I had gotten pictures of them doing that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The resort had laundry facilities. I joked that I was having flashbacks to my college days. Of course, I do a ton more laundry now. It was a great perk of the trip. I only needed to pack enough clothes to get us through half the week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It took me to the very end of the week to get enough courage to take all the kids up the mountain. We put Mei Mei and Little E in our carriers and split up between two ski lift benches. I held on to my people with a death grip. They were all happy to ride up. No one was scared. I was impressed. Well, when I thought about it later I was impressed. At the time, I was trying to breathe steadily and stop considering what could happen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The reward for the ride to the top was a beautiful view and the kids zip line. Our kids loved it. I cannot believe that our little ones did it too. They were so brave and adorable in all that zip line gear. They didn't cry or act scared at all. From the tallest to the smallest they just went for it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">By the end of this very long road trip it was buck tooth grins for all! </span>(This moment brought to you by two people who just cleaned up a child's puke at a rest stop. Those mountain roads can cause some serious problems)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We finished up our journey with an overnight visit to Papa and Nana's house. (my grandparents) The kids love it when we visit. It was a short but precious time. I hauled our dirty clothes in like a college kid and ran the washer and dryer the whole time we were there. It was such a blessing to come home with clean clothes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was a wonderful trip! Now back to our busy life at the Barn House. We are gearing up for our 2016-2017 Home School Year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sweet Mei Mei,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You have been home from China for 8 days. It seems unfair to have your birthday party when you aren't even over jet lag yet. We didn't want to overwhelm you with a big family birthday party. It was a quiet event compared to our usual birthdays around here. Next year you will love the attention of your grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You weren't sure what to think when we sang Happy Birthday and had you blow out your candle. When it was time to open presents, you decided that this birthday thing was alright! You knew exactly what to do with your lip gloss and your tea and coffee sets. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My precious daughter, you amaze me. You have every reason to distrust us. Instead, you came to us with open arms. You were ready to be restored to a family. You have only been with your Daddy and me for 20 days yet your disposition is clear. You are gentle and kind. You are quick with a smile and a giggle. You are brave. I cannot wait to get to know you more. There is so much to look forward to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Birthday to my beautiful princess!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">Our trip to China was emotional to say the least. We were following God's calling to the other side of the world. We were desperately missing our six children at home while beginning a brand new relationship with our daughter. We were overjoyed to finally have her in our arms, all the while we were deeply aware of the loss she was experiencing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">"We are praying for your endurance to complete the critical task you are called to complete. While it is heavy and painful, our God has ordained it and he never abandons what He has ordained. Take heart and lift your head, almighty God is your assurance and sustainer. He is working on your behalf as we speak. He is ahead of you working and prompting people you will encounter on your behalf. Exhausted but not down trodden, weary but sustained by the grace and power of God. Finish the mission Precious Ones."</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">On the last leg of our journey home we hit a snag. It was possible that we wouldn't make it home that night. I was exhausted and overcome with emotion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">"I just want to be home." I said and burst into tears.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">"Oh sweetie, I know." He said.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">We made it home that night. Praise God!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Before I got in the van to head home with my family, I stopped to hug Pop.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">He looked at me with pride.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">He said, "It is over. You did it. You got her here. You completed the mission."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">"It was so hard." I said.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I want to run to His arms when my mission in this world is complete.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I want to hear Him tell me, "Well done my daughter. I am proud of you. I know it was hard but you did it!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have been given a glimpse of what this will feel like.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Oh what a gift I have been given.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">A picture of my Heavenly Father right here.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><br /></span>Farm Chick (at Heart)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08154020136827531333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-543725753871915467.post-6058069360437708832016-06-09T12:59:00.000-07:002016-06-24T13:01:43.563-07:00The Airport Reunion<span style="font-size: large;">Oh how I longed for this moment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The moment when all my children would be together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The moment when we would start our lives as a family of nine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While we were in China we tried to focus on bonding with Mei Me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am so grateful we had that time to get to know her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Being away from the other children was hard on my heart.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was always near tears when we spoke of them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I remember one day, EJ asked me if I wanted to do a video call with the kids.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I welled up with tears and shook my head no.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I could record videos and send it to them but I could not hold it together if I saw their faces.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am just made to be with them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">God has equipped me for this life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is where I belong.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This the face of a woman who is home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">EJ and I were surviving on about 1 hour of sleep and sweet Mei Mei had only slept about 3 hours. We were delirious. She was such a doll even in her sleep deprived state. She was overwhelmed by all the new people but she had seen pictures of them and she knew they were hers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The support we receive from our family makes all the difference. I have said multiple times that without their willingness to step in we could not follow hard after this mission the Lord has given us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They say, "What can we do?" "How can we help?" and then they do it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: large;">Mei Mei was in Sunshine Academy at Dongguan Social Welfare Institute. There are orphans as well as elderly people and those with special needs unable to care for themselves. The orphanage was 1 1/2 hours away from where we were staying in Guangzhou . We had our guide tell Mei Mei that we were going to the orphanage to say goodbye to her friends and nannies. She told her that mama and baba would stay with her the whole time and she would leave with us. She looked away and promptly fell asleep in my arms for the rest of the drive. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">When we arrived, we were greeted warmly. We went upstairs to her classroom and her friends shouted in excitement, "Mei Mei! Mei Mei!" (They actually called her by her Chinese name) One little one said that her hair was beautiful. One little one called EJ "Uncle". Another little one pointed to me and said, "Mei Mei's Mama!" Mei Mei was in my carrier but I felt she was okay to get down and greet her friends. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">She got to have snack time with her friends while we watched the little class eat and drink. She was the star of the show. The class had 3 boys and 7 girls. Her best friend in the class is being adopted soon by another family using our agency. I am so excited to say that we are in contact. It will be a special connection for the girls when they are older. Mei Mei says her friend's name frequently. She asks to see the pictures of them together. (We were not allowed to take pictures of the children. In fact, the staff member who gave us the tour took pictures with our camera since she knew what could be photographed.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">We said goodbye and then toured some more of the orphanage. Miss Mei Mei led the way. We stopped in a room that had special needs little ones. A tiny little child (unsure of gender...they cut their hair short and they all wear uniforms) just stole my heart. This little one was a premature baby and was now a tiny almost 2 year old. I held his little hand and rubbed his back. He soaked up the attention and held my hand tight. When it was time for us to leave he welled up with tears and so did I. Oh precious little one, there is room for you. If only we could bring you home too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We are extremely thankful that we were able to tour her orphanage. We want to be able to give her as much information as we can about her life before she came home. We thank God for those who cared for her over the past two years.</span></span></div>
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