tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post7415204874044711585..comments2023-09-27T11:22:05.849-04:00Comments on Cornish Adoption Journey: The importance of importanceMeredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07974293935380325338noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-17901753264628237132011-03-31T16:27:04.420-04:002011-03-31T16:27:04.420-04:00This is so touching, Meredith. Amazing how God li...This is so touching, Meredith. Amazing how God links us all together--Brianna was a help to Rachel, and Rachel will be a help to Brianna and your others. We all need each other.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09105395433668629380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-1163495968933696092011-03-31T11:02:08.689-04:002011-03-31T11:02:08.689-04:00Growing up can be difficult. I had parents who lo...Growing up can be difficult. I had parents who loved me, a good home, etc., but I still grew up knowing I was different in a way that wasn't easily definable. In retrospect, I realize that my siblings and I all hover in a grey area that isn't diagnosable as asperger's syndrome, but still holds a lot of the characteristics of that. It affected all of us in different ways, and made each of us feel alienated from other kids our age. I personally had difficulties with social cues, probably with appropriate behavior, organization, focus, anxiety and depression. Back in the 70's and 80's, there was no one to help kids like us to cope. It was seen as a character deficiency, something that was willful and bad. I had to figure out ways to cope by myself. The one really great thing about it all is that I can use my experiences to relate to and help my emotional and behavior disordered students through the maze of growing up. We know the same things, and that comforts and reassures them. It also helps to know that they aren't alone - they aren't the only ones dealing with it, and it's not happening because they are substandard people. They are beautiful and deserving of good things, and I can help them to believe that. Take a moment and explain to R. what a gift she is to your family and how her particular qualities are exactly what your kids need to see as they grow up. How wonderful for her to know what a valuable and valued resource she is to your family!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-41134840201181709562011-03-31T10:59:42.569-04:002011-03-31T10:59:42.569-04:00I am so glad you posted this, Meredith! Loved get...I am so glad you posted this, Meredith! Loved getting together with you last night and hearing about the visit with your friend - but you know how it usually is when we all have kids in tow - not much time for meaningful, uninterrupted conversation, right? Sounds like you and R were brought together for a reason that benefited both of you in the end. Very cool :)jen32258https://www.blogger.com/profile/16306512174803983153noreply@blogger.com