It has been awhile since I have had the time to post on our blog. I have no idea where the past two months have gone! We are getting more adjusted to all our new things..new home, city, church, and of course, our new family member. The past couple of weeks have been very trying with Abby. She will be fine and then her whole demeanor will change. If she doesn't get her way, she either throws whatever she can get her little hands on, or last week she started stripping down completely naked. Thankfully the naked part has only happened at home:)))
Last Monday, I started the day on the right foot by getting up in time to have my quiet time in the morning. I read some verses on God's gentleness and how we should show gentleness to others. So, I thought OK Lord, help me to show gentleness to my family today...little did I know that I would be tested the entire day!! Everything went wrong. I felt like I was going to strangle Emily during the morning and trying to get her school work done. Then, the afternoon strangle was due to little Abby! I called my Mom the next day and she must have heard the desperation or insanity in my voice, because she was at our home by Thursday. The calvary has come to the rescue!! It was such a blessing having her here to help with the girls. We decided to separate them into different bedrooms; which so far seems to be alot better. Mom also helped me during the mornings which seems to be our most trying time with trying to teach school and having the girls compete for my attention in the process. So, I am grateful to the Lord for my Mom and her help - WHAT A BLESSING!!
The girls do seem to be getting more used to each other. Emily is a little mommy to Abby and she now says that she loves having a little sister!! She loves to help Abby with her clothes. I think she enjoys dressing her up like a baby doll.
2-27-09 - Abby is doing so much better!! She will name all four of us and then hold out her hands and say "FAMILY" with a great big smile on her face! She is going to bed without much drama and seems to be very happy! Also, thankfully, the naked part has ended...so far!!
The other day I was reading an article about a family that adopted a seven year old girl from India. The mom was sharing her struggles during the first several months after bringing her home. Several of the things they had experienced, we have experienced too, so I could definitely relate. She mentioned how her daughter never seemed satisfied with anything she had, she always wanted more. We have seen that with Abby..always grabbing for something else. The mother stated how sometimes she just wanted to yell, "Why can't you be thankful and satisfied with me just being your mother??" Then she said something that really struck me. She said the Lord reminded her that maybe He feels that way sometimes with her. He may be thinking - "Isn't it enough that I am your Father?? Yet, you are always coming to Me for more?" WOW! The Lord sure has a great way of humbling us sometimes, doesn't He? I thank Him for His presence and for being my Heavenly Father. He love us that much!!!
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Ni Hao y'all-
I was so excited to see your update! Please know that you are not alone! We are dealing with some of the same issues! Mr. Toryn can throw one of the best fits I've ever seen when he doesn't get his way! I have never met such a strong-willed child! Tessa and Treagan often say we need to have him tested for bi-polar disorder, because one minute he is the sweetest little angel and in a split second can turn into satan himself! (I'm only kidding- he's really not that bad!) Besides that, he has been such a blessing and delight. We just had his palate repaired last week. He is really doing amazing. Some challenges, but overall good.
Treagan ask me every other week if we can please go see you guys this summer. Oh, how we would really love to. We'll have to see! We would love to see you guys!
By the way, I think I read that same article you mentioned! It was wonderful! Was it from the Journey devotional?
Love you guys,
Boo ya,
Traci and family
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