tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20750927.post2257494207805692847..comments2024-03-26T12:34:00.562-04:00Comments on Dim Sum, Bagels, and Crawfish: Does She Speak English?Dim Sum, Bagels, and Crawfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17398185185844916216noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20750927.post-44508809283973335762008-09-04T22:31:00.000-04:002008-09-04T22:31:00.000-04:00The end of your post made me teary - she HAS lost ...The end of your post made me teary - she HAS lost a lot, and you are such a good mommy to be so aware of the troubles that face her. You are giving her the love and tools she needs to have an amazing life.Corinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741365928762676938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20750927.post-21678456718438085722008-08-21T12:24:00.000-04:002008-08-21T12:24:00.000-04:00I live in South Louisiana!! I can't find an email...I live in South Louisiana!! I can't find an email address for you. Mine is 0307champs@gmail.com. I am also trying to get through Unconditional Parenting (I have a 2 year old so reading an entire book takes a really long time now).<BR/><BR/><BR/>I just wanted to tell you that I'm sorry that happened to Camille.anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536175582361641020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20750927.post-32899330432200296572008-08-20T07:54:00.000-04:002008-08-20T07:54:00.000-04:00It is disquieting to have the harshness of the wor...It is disquieting to have the harshness of the world bump up against the safe haven you have created for your family. The walls of home will hold, though, and your kids will always be able to come there to find refuge and gain strength to go back out into the world. It is a powerful mother's blessing that I have seen work over and over again as my kids have spread their wings ever wider. Take comfort, friend.Kelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00219505419856739368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20750927.post-80247269019507395162008-08-20T04:13:00.000-04:002008-08-20T04:13:00.000-04:00I think you are handling things just fine. It is ...I think you are handling things just fine. It is always hard to think on the spot what you should say or what you would want to say because it's like it comes out of nowhere when people question your family. I honestly forget my daughter is Asian sometimes because I simply don't see her as Asian, she's just my wild two year old.<BR/><BR/>I am glad you have other children who look out for your daughter. I think that will help her if or when she starts to pick up on things. Kids can be cruel and sometimes they surprise you too, and think nothing of someone different. Let's hope for more of kids just playing and being kids having fun.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry about your father. I liked the little story about the paint balls. That is a neat way to have something unique and special to remind you (and your kids) of him.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342109839956458589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20750927.post-26996299169869102642008-08-19T22:11:00.000-04:002008-08-19T22:11:00.000-04:00Jan, Congratulations on your son! Please, please s...Jan, Congratulations on your son! Please, please send me the link again to your blog...I can't find it anywhere and I would love to read about your journey! <BR/><BR/>I know that I am feeling more sensitive about issues of grief and loss, but in some ways I am grateful because it gives me a little more of an understanding for the grief that comes with the loss of a parent whether it be through death or adoption. That may sound dramatic but I truly believe the loss of a parent touches one's core in a very different way than other losses. Don't get me wrong. I am thrilled that Camille is a part of our family, just sad that she also has a family out there that she will never know in the same way. Have you seen this blog yet? It is written by an adult adoptee from Taiwan. Not always easy reading but it is an honest expression of her experience and one I think we, as adoptive parents can learn from. http://littlewing04.wordpress.com/Dim Sum, Bagels, and Crawfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17398185185844916216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20750927.post-22236197879678495472008-08-19T17:53:00.000-04:002008-08-19T17:53:00.000-04:00Whew. So much to mull over. And what conflict of...Whew. So much to mull over. And what conflict of heart and mind- to analyze it all so that we explain well to our children and make it a learning experience and the impetus for character growth. But, do we make to big a deal of it all and take offenses too easily? Hmmm. I won't know until we have our very own daughter who "looks Chinese". *sigh*Tisrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18075045361304027492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20750927.post-56532880939995412812008-08-19T17:43:00.000-04:002008-08-19T17:43:00.000-04:00I had that melancholy/blue feeling yesterday too. ...I had that melancholy/blue feeling yesterday too. (it carries over today) Randy was telling me about meeting our son's birth mother and extended family. The loss that my son will someday come to understand. The loss the birth family must have felt. It tugs at my heart. I had that same overwhelming feeling with Ansley too. Wishing I could protect them from the pain. Wishing I could protect them all from the teasing. If I ever find a way to handle it, I"m going to write a book. I think we all struggle with it. <BR/><BR/>Funny how folks believe they have the 'right' to ask those questions. I usually just say 'yes' or "no" and move away very quickly before anymore questions can be answered. <BR/><BR/>JanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com