For some reason I'm unable to post any pictures today!!! Today is the first day we were able to read the comments. We both had tears streaming down our cheeks!!! Thank you so much. Please keep them coming. It brings part of home to us and such a bright spot in our day!!! The past two days have been the most difficult. But, today we saw some breakthroughs. We were able to sit her on the bed and she played with a toy for about five minutes without crying. We had to go to the police station for passports, so we are officially her parents. She's been sleeping about 11 hours each night, a two hour nap, and eats pretty good. She LOVES eggs and bananas. Tyler says he thinks he heard her say Roll Tide, hee hee!!! He made me write that. We celebrated Tyler's birthday by ordering Papa John's Pizza. Boy was that ever great!!! I have a cute picture of her gnawing on part of the crust. Her diaper rash seems to be improving just a bit. Thank you so much to Dr. Pounders for the call and Dr. Fields for the good counsel. Sure is nice to know a good doctor. Thanks kids at school and everybody else for your support. She's definitely a daddy's girl and takes to me just a little. I don't know what I would have done without Tyler. She really loves him. He's always been a lady's man, ha ha!!! I'll do in a pinch, but it has to be a hard one. We know our God is faithful and we are at a point where we are totally dependent for the Lord to take care of our every need. Why is it that we don't depend on Him more? He has definitely opened our eyes to Him. We covet your prayers!!! We're off to try and find something to eat, that is if the place has pictures we can point to. I'll try and post some pictures tomorrow. We love you so much and sure do miss the States!!!
Thursday, September 13, 2007
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Thanks for the update! Remember it's not "tough love" it's behavior modification. Try working with her where there is alot of noise and not in your quiet room. She is not use to quiet.Gradually work your way back to your room with music or tv. Everyone I talked with that has adopted internationally says 9 times out of ten they prefer the Dads! Remain calm! Trust your instinct and feel free to call anytime for moral support!! You are GREAT parents! We are praying for you. Praise the Lord she is sleeping! Love you, The Fields
thanks for the update stephanie. i remember when we were in taiwan that our social workers told me to have drew leave for about 15 minutes and it just be me and karlee. and then let drew be gone 30 minutes. that way, she has no one else to turn to but you. and just let your presence be known in the hotel room but not right at her. offer her something she would like and let her take it from you. that gives tyler a break and allows you to be the main person for a few minutes at a time. just a thought. love you!
lori
Hi Stephanie, We just returned home with our daughter in June. We are friends with Billy and Emily Woodall. It took our Lily Mei about 4 days to finally come out of her shell. Although she didn't cry, she didn't show any emotion at all and that was hard, too. It will get better, I promise!! I did the feeding and rocking and Steve did all the playing. She attached to both of us really well. Hope that helps. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Monica Carter
We've all been reading everyday. Our Small Group class feels like we have adopted Olivia with you. We prayed for all three of you in the service last night...sweet time. I know it is tough for you right now Steph but you have been in tough times before and just look where God has brought you so I know He will do it again!!! It won't be long until you will be like every other young mother....please somebody take this child haha!! I knew you two would be wonderful parents and it is evident from your posting that is so. Olivia is just as beautiful as her 1st picture! Isn't God even more wonderful than we believed before. Seeing you has made God even bigger and more spectacular to me...just to visually see His work! You three are His workmanship! I love you, Sandra
Stephanie, it gets better. Luci had a different response, not the crying, but hse was not herself until about 3 or 4 days after the gotcha day. She still took months to reveal parts of her personality. Hang in there. Daddies are often the rescuer because she wants that "China momma" and that aint you. She will trust you soon, so hang in there! Did I say that already? lol
praying for all three of you--
susan w.
I have about worn the computer out looking for up-dates. She will quit crying, and be thankful she sleeps. My son slept so much, I was worried, and the doc said, one day you will be asking me why want he sleep. That day did come. She will love both of you in time. There will be days you will be glad that she is attached to Tyler just so you can get things done. Olivia is one blessed child to have the two of you has parents.
By the way Pat is serving on jury duty this week, don't you know that's a "hoot". Glad her and not me.
We prayed for you at church last night, and will continue to do so.
Barbara
Oh Stephanie, she is BEAUTIFUL!!! It sounds like u all are doing great so far. We are all looking forward to you bringing her home and showing her off like any proud mama!!
Your faith in the Lord is AMAZING!!! I cried reading ur blogs!!! Kimberly was talking about how cute Olivia is!!
Be Safe and we will see u when u get home. u r an amazing person as well as teacher and we were so blessed to have u as kimbers teacher her 1st year in MSC. You helped her to adjust so much easier to the changes!! Thank You so much for all you do and I am sure you will be just as amazing as a mother!!!!
Laura Davis and Kimberly Stracner
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