tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995737231545850733.post5571974387190891816..comments2023-09-05T05:56:40.551-07:00Comments on "We were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves." 1 Thess. 2:8: I won't lie!Mama in Ugandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17917910829934315863noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995737231545850733.post-73884263220875276272010-02-03T15:00:49.641-08:002010-02-03T15:00:49.641-08:00My son was 2.5 when he came home, and it was a str...My son was 2.5 when he came home, and it was a struggle, although probably not as much as you are going through. I will pray for you all. This is one of the hardest things to do....you will need His strength.Lean on Him. <br /><br />HUGS TO YOU! And PRAYERS!Middle-Aged Moihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687022843803093290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995737231545850733.post-6100279570126349392010-02-03T07:43:44.083-08:002010-02-03T07:43:44.083-08:00Patience. Lots of patience... and remember you...Patience. Lots of patience... and remember you're in it for the long haul... it's likely not going to be a few weeks, months process... could take years. Living it in my own life as you know!<br /><br />Remember when you fall on your face (b/c you will), to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and seek Him once again! <br /><br />The Father is proud of you :)<br />KCreated For His Gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12276603070047038534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995737231545850733.post-60779840428414681422010-02-02T21:15:27.996-08:002010-02-02T21:15:27.996-08:00Oh my goodness, dear friend. You know my journey ...Oh my goodness, dear friend. You know my journey of raising a VERY delayed, non-verbal nine year old. You have journeyed with me through my struggles. I have absolutely no amazing wisdom to share with you--except to tell you that the Lord has taught me to take one day at a time. To not think about tomorrow and what that may bring--but only to focus on TODAY. Besides, tomorrow is His concern. So are Haven's delays.<br /><br />Things will get easier. The Lord promises you that He will never put you in a situation that you cannot handle. You are a FABULOUS mommy--I have learned so very much from you, dear friend.<br /><br />My family is praying for all of you as you adjust to life with another blessing.Adeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02805823858173447646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995737231545850733.post-61446202685061256182010-02-02T19:11:42.784-08:002010-02-02T19:11:42.784-08:00Summer,
YOU ARE SO STRONG~ Sounds like you did EVE...Summer,<br />YOU ARE SO STRONG~ Sounds like you did EVERYTHING RIGHT! Our oldest was 5 when he came to us and he has adjusted well over the 6 years we have been blessed to raise him. I do remember ONE THING. The beginning was THE ROUGHEST. After that, it got much better. We prayed that all experiences, bad thoughts and bad things he had seen in his passed be erased from his mind by Jesus.<br /><br />Sending hugs and strength to you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09979206421303913126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995737231545850733.post-45284670167837500252010-02-02T14:27:54.607-08:002010-02-02T14:27:54.607-08:00I haven't adopted older boys but want you to k...I haven't adopted older boys but want you to know that I am praying for you. That God would show you how to love on him, care for him and give you the patience you need to do so.sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872853555189247039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995737231545850733.post-9690893606896909222010-02-02T13:31:39.150-08:002010-02-02T13:31:39.150-08:00Wow, I really appreciate your honesty. This will ...Wow, I really appreciate your honesty. This will help me in praying for you all. My heart goes out to Elijah-I can't imagine how strange this all must feel to him. I praise God for your sensitive spirit towards him and your openness and desire to do what it takes to facilitate the healing process. I pray the Holy Spirit will fill you to overflowing with all the fruits of the spirit and wisdom as you live out this challenge to love an older orphan.Michelle Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05994767981971980678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995737231545850733.post-27184867679908542732010-02-02T13:25:19.091-08:002010-02-02T13:25:19.091-08:00Wish I had a lot, but not much. Learning delayed-...Wish I had a lot, but not much. Learning delayed- have experience with! Behaviors- have dealt with - a lot! Will be praying for you!!! Love the fact that you already know the most important thing- letting God lead you as you help lead the children! :)"Are These Kids All Yours?"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17946903135252874458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995737231545850733.post-60485416556966860122010-02-02T13:25:01.550-08:002010-02-02T13:25:01.550-08:00Summer you are amazing!! Your heart for these kid...Summer you are amazing!! Your heart for these kids is just incredible. Praying that go will give you all the courage, strength and creativity you need to be Jesus for Elijah and all the others.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03087506654942064061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995737231545850733.post-70840312278794738612010-02-02T13:06:48.988-08:002010-02-02T13:06:48.988-08:00I will soon be in your shoes, never having adopted...I will soon be in your shoes, never having adopted a child older than 3. I am praying for you right now! You already know exactly how to be his momma' as God has equipped and prepared you for this!<br /><br />It sounds like your first day together was VERY successful. I am sure you had moments of panic, as I will too! We will pray each other through! God bless you for your faithfulness! You are an AWESOME mommy, and he will see that he can trust you when he watches you with the other children. He will soon know what the expectations are, as he watches the way the others respond to you. You are the PERFECT mom for Elijah, and that is why God picked you!<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />Caroleelove2bmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00558350604909983773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995737231545850733.post-20236373675556605652010-02-02T12:23:37.984-08:002010-02-02T12:23:37.984-08:00I have no advice, but wanted to say I will be pray...I have no advice, but wanted to say I will be praying for you :) ((HUGS))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07653440109970264527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995737231545850733.post-16340028812941844382010-02-02T11:39:56.075-08:002010-02-02T11:39:56.075-08:00Sweet friend...how precious it is to watch you lov...Sweet friend...how precious it is to watch you love this little one to the LORD and with a true mothers heart!Shonnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652243862329017082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995737231545850733.post-26252830758676170832010-02-02T11:09:37.129-08:002010-02-02T11:09:37.129-08:00A little tip from my experience: his teeth probabl...A little tip from my experience: his teeth probably are not rotten - although they look rotten - they are probably just malformed and without any enamel because of malnourishment. Unless he was eating pure cane sugar or drinking cream, there isn't much in the bush that would rot his teeth. But when the teeth buds are forming under the gums and there is severe malnourishment present they dont form correctly. They come up looking yellow or brown and very oddly shaped. They look rotten, but they aren't. But these malformed teeth have no enamel and often have no good chewing surface either. So they can be painful and they might not function properly. <br /><br />In the US those teeth would have caps put on them to give him a covering and protection (because of no enamel) and to give him a proper chewing surface.<br /><br />Again, this is probable, not for sure. But it is common in malnourished children that have not had a diet rich in refined sugars.<br /><br />Hope that helps to know that!<br /><br />-KatMountain Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05601852234455593309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995737231545850733.post-75005849730265782762010-02-02T10:42:07.425-08:002010-02-02T10:42:07.425-08:00Praying for you Summer!Praying for you Summer!Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00726415110309137301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995737231545850733.post-90604121767701035372010-02-02T09:50:31.277-08:002010-02-02T09:50:31.277-08:00I truly cannot imagine what he has endured...
I wi...I truly cannot imagine what he has endured...<br />I will be praying....<br />My son was 4 and a half when he came home so I do not know if the knowledge I have to share is helpful but please email me if I can ever help with anything.<br />Most definitely it won't take much for over stimulation. I would also think after he settles in and is in better health that holding therapy would help him bond and overcome a lot of the anger, and walls he has built up. <br />God Bless You,<br />Daleea<br />jewelsofmyheart@yahoo.comJewels of My Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12955029706756769653noreply@blogger.com