tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post1638221892311097592..comments2023-09-27T11:22:05.849-04:00Comments on Cornish Adoption Journey: That feelingMeredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07974293935380325338noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-59765799732145910072011-04-24T21:04:51.269-04:002011-04-24T21:04:51.269-04:00Oh, Meredith - thanks for sharing those profound w...Oh, Meredith - thanks for sharing those profound words. Such a good reminder for those tougher days! And also a reminder of those precious ones as well!Mark and Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01170151322614136789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-44054588642754081892011-04-23T13:32:40.290-04:002011-04-23T13:32:40.290-04:00Great reminder--just what I need right now. Thank ...Great reminder--just what I need right now. Thank you so much!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14192383567301834977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-23917496148029714132011-04-21T15:46:57.198-04:002011-04-21T15:46:57.198-04:00This post resounded in my soul, Friday I has an ah...This post resounded in my soul, Friday I has an aha moment with Amanda. She has been doing well, more loving and affectionate, I thought she is bonding to us, and then I took her for an eval and she treated every single one of those strangers the same way she treats us. Not really knowing why I felt sad, I kept going back in my mind seeing her throwing her arms around those necks and then it hit me. I love her so much, but the love I thought she had for us, well, I am no longer certain it is there, it does not make me love her less. It makes me sad because the ability to love unconditionally has been taken from Kara and Amanda, may be in time they can trust and love again.Arizona mom to eighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01875806984101641881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-84903783021071527772011-04-21T15:28:10.730-04:002011-04-21T15:28:10.730-04:00Thank you for this, Meredith. In the end this is w...Thank you for this, Meredith. In the end this is what matters...Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01163323002961977490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-14018836685392893872011-04-21T13:55:29.699-04:002011-04-21T13:55:29.699-04:00Just to let you know I read this several times and...Just to let you know I read this several times and I am thankful God gave us a precious blessing that I often take for granted and I am realizing that I have often expected more of her than I should. As she lay peacefully sleeping on the couch, I must admit it has been a long week celebrating spring break and I am breathing this in while I can. She is not usually a napper, yet for some reason God has allowed her to fall sleep. Ahh, I can see I have much to celebrate. God gave us new life in this child. It is a miracle she is even with us and I have no idea what she has been through. But I can try. And I can cherish her, and I can see her trying to fit in, and know it's not her fault, if she doesn't understand family or rules. I am realizing that I have been too hard on her and myself. I need to lighten up, hold her more, laugh more, sing more. God made it possible. Thanks for the reminder Meredith. I will pray for your precious family. Will you please pray for ours? I want to get it right! I want to love more too! :))Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947375452859534518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-90164354760348578182011-04-21T13:47:33.508-04:002011-04-21T13:47:33.508-04:00This was spot on! thank you so much for being tran...This was spot on! thank you so much for being transparent and sharing!!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12182918486812141978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-58063041158595407452011-04-21T11:40:23.427-04:002011-04-21T11:40:23.427-04:00You dug into my heart and mind and echoed those th...You dug into my heart and mind and echoed those things deep within when it comes to our sweet Ivanna. It is different than I expected. Not bad, or wrong. Just different. Bonding is slowly coming, but she is ever seeking approval or touch or love from others. It really makes no difference to her who it is. *sigh* I know "that" feeling you speak of. The one that hits every once in awhile. Sort of soothes all those misgivings that spring up and reminds me of where she came from. <br /><br />Good post Meredith. Very good and I love your honesty yet you remind us of our need for Christ in it all.<br /><br />Thank you~Browning Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317443647560829005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-13950656898853854942011-04-21T10:50:42.270-04:002011-04-21T10:50:42.270-04:00Warrior Moms
by j. MacLeod
I didnt sign up to be...Warrior Moms <br />by j. MacLeod<br /><br />I didnt sign up to be a Warrior Mom<br />It was awarded to me by default.<br />I showed up to mother a baby.<br />In the early days of our adoption, <br />I clanked around in oversize <br />armor that hung heavy and slow.<br />It took me a while to realized that it<br />had been designed for me to grow into.<br />Id been outfitted as a Warrior Mom<br />but didnt understand what I was fighting.<br />It was with fear and steel that I dealt <br />with the awful knowledge.<br />I was fighting for the love and affection<br />of a baby who no longer trusted.<br />Making a childs world right<br />is all consuming and never ending.<br />I figured out why I wore armor.<br />it held me up at the end of the day.<br />So many invisible dragons to slay!<br />I battled for my baby<br />and I battled to be her mother.<br />I took rejection--arrows glancing<br />off metal--and came back for more.<br />I demanded a place in the life of my daughter<br />and I learned to share her with her past.<br />I became a Warrior mom<br />and ditched the armor but kept the shield.<br />Not for me.. but to protect the child<br />that became mine<br />through sweat and tears and years of no sleep!<br />Who knew this mom could tilt at windmills<br />angry feelings and powerful ghosts?<br />I dont cook, cant sew and wont craft<br />but I learned I could fight and I dont give up.<br />Sometimes it takes a Warrior Mom<br />to claim a child who has gone past love.<br />Untapped, under appreciated<br />a Mothers will is Mighty.<br />It can make love spring from metal<br />And change Armor to open arms.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-45423956443428625172011-04-21T10:43:59.167-04:002011-04-21T10:43:59.167-04:00Good job, Meredith.
JoyGood job, Meredith.<br />Joyorphans4mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18118555068411725373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-37349461461437866702011-04-21T10:29:53.140-04:002011-04-21T10:29:53.140-04:00Bingo . You nailed it . Honest and love it .Bingo . You nailed it . Honest and love it .Maria and Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02642537591127787983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-50131941790338987452011-04-21T10:29:43.335-04:002011-04-21T10:29:43.335-04:00This is beautiful Meredith! Such a great reminder ...This is beautiful Meredith! Such a great reminder for us all!<br />Much love to each of you.<br />Renee' and tribeMichaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946492064276572156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-30031034250337946642011-04-21T09:42:04.305-04:002011-04-21T09:42:04.305-04:00Praise Jesus! His mercy and love endures forever! ...Praise Jesus! His mercy and love endures forever! God bless your family in abundance.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357543546549982759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-43662537952441908262011-04-21T09:37:29.610-04:002011-04-21T09:37:29.610-04:00Thanks, I needed that! That about says it all. I...Thanks, I needed that! That about says it all. I had a terrible day yesterday and feel like such a failure. I know I failed my child and yet she is willing to give ME another chance to be her best mom.....as she puts it. And I am really starting to see that at the end of the day it's not about what my dear children have done but what kind of a mom do I want to be despite their behavior. I need a new start today. <br />Blessings,<br />CindiCindi Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07891029730423600706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-8961068771627301292011-04-21T09:27:31.503-04:002011-04-21T09:27:31.503-04:00Wow... awesome post Merideth. I'm going to sh...Wow... awesome post Merideth. I'm going to share this today... Thank you!!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308643129356264734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-62554171089592837622011-04-21T09:19:06.584-04:002011-04-21T09:19:06.584-04:00Thank you for that inspiring and beautiful gift. M...Thank you for that inspiring and beautiful gift. My heart grew a size or two... You are a treasure.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17931355859541568564noreply@blogger.com