tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.comments2014-07-01T16:11:31.422-05:00Our Adoption Journey to RayAnn and Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14106850507445386815noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-2717168165073360512012-05-25T20:20:26.989-05:002012-05-25T20:20:26.989-05:00Hi! My husband and I are adopting an older child f...Hi! My husband and I are adopting an older child from Thailand. I'd love to get connected and hear how the post-adoption adjustment went!Bethhttp://welderbeth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-29186126150678780902012-04-21T21:37:11.543-05:002012-04-21T21:37:11.543-05:00How nice to check your blog and find the post that...How nice to check your blog and find the post that your finalizing the adoption journey. <br />Happy news!<br />Blessings to your family,<br />Marcia K from Wisconsin<br />Happy Mom to two daughters from KazakhstanMarciianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-43555718638560278342012-03-22T22:22:34.189-05:002012-03-22T22:22:34.189-05:00Yeah! So happy for you!!!Yeah! So happy for you!!!chaniemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17070645945655465424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-80932769689771295212010-10-18T15:12:15.232-05:002010-10-18T15:12:15.232-05:00Sounds like you're busy being new parents!!! ...Sounds like you're busy being new parents!!! How is school going? That certainly adds a new element to parenting! School is tough for any parent, I can't imagine jumping right in when your child is still learning about family life, English, etc... Jacob was 5 when we first got home with him. We put him in preschool, held him back from kindergarten that year so he could adjust. How is school going for your family? Hope all is well with you!<br />EllieElliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04086296845099744043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-25212720796634302112010-08-30T08:14:50.981-05:002010-08-30T08:14:50.981-05:00Oh, I can relate to your feelings so much. Parent...Oh, I can relate to your feelings so much. Parenting IS hard! And it is normal to feel overwhelmed. We had to cut back on a lot of activities just so that we could focus our energy on the hard new task of parenting a teenager. You're doing great! It will get easier with time. Hang-in-there!chaniemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17070645945655465424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-174896767380066362010-08-14T15:58:01.725-05:002010-08-14T15:58:01.725-05:00Yikes!!! Sounds like he's quite the trooper!Yikes!!! Sounds like he's quite the trooper!Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04086296845099744043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-42790062548970764992010-07-13T15:38:12.254-05:002010-07-13T15:38:12.254-05:00Poor Ray! I'm glad that everyone is doing bet...Poor Ray! I'm glad that everyone is doing better. Penny learned not to go barefoot when she had a bad foot infection last year. Welcome to parenthood!chaniemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17070645945655465424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-32010622763353830762010-07-02T15:25:21.749-05:002010-07-02T15:25:21.749-05:00So glad to hear about the great progress that your...So glad to hear about the great progress that your son is making in just the first month. Praying for all of you through the big changes. So thankful for your newest family member! May he just continue to grow and blossom under your care!chaniemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17070645945655465424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-25502424341088271012010-07-02T01:38:48.723-05:002010-07-02T01:38:48.723-05:00It's great to read about Ray's adjustment....It's great to read about Ray's adjustment. Glad to hear things are going well. Sounds like you've managed to do quite a few things in six weeks!!! Enjoy the rest of your summer!! <br /><br />I'm trying to remember how old Ray is... I forgot that he's from TRC. I'm sure we've discussed this before, but I have forgotten. Our Jacob is from TRC... adopted just before he turned 5. He's now 10.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />EllieElliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04086296845099744043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-70362774637267781882010-06-30T10:15:42.567-05:002010-06-30T10:15:42.567-05:00It's definitely a big roller coaster for a bit...It's definitely a big roller coaster for a bit. Hang on! :) It's great to hear how things are going. Looking forward to hearing ore!Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04086296845099744043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-61462586938563879692010-06-21T07:18:34.063-05:002010-06-21T07:18:34.063-05:00We are so happy for you! We are watching from afar...We are so happy for you! We are watching from afar (from Nashville) as we wait for our referral from Thailand. It sounds like little Ray is doing exceptionally well. Congrats to you!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00852615196365344660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-85952080054154282492010-06-12T12:10:38.108-05:002010-06-12T12:10:38.108-05:00Oh, Ann, I have been watching for an update and pr...Oh, Ann, I have been watching for an update and praying for you guys. Thank you so much for sharing with us! It sounds like you guys are doing great and the laughter is a very good thing.<br />Blessings~Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447695144901257069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-68176561147754590662010-06-09T22:46:31.099-05:002010-06-09T22:46:31.099-05:00I can SO relate to your description of the roller ...I can SO relate to your description of the roller coaster. These kids are amazingly resilient and so much fun. At the same time, it is hard for them and they have such a hard time with learning the new social rules. And it's hard when they don't have routine. It sounds to me like you are doing the very best job possible. I went with Penny the first couple of days in school. The first day I left her alone she yelled, "I HATE YOU!" I just smiled and said, "I love you. I'll see you later." The teachers were all so supportive. In the hard times remember how far that he will have come by this time next year.chaniemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17070645945655465424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-45761362784189749702010-06-04T00:53:52.563-05:002010-06-04T00:53:52.563-05:00Been anticipating another post!!! How are things ...Been anticipating another post!!! How are things now? Are you all getting into the swing of being a family of 3? <br /><br />We got word that we're going for the first of two trips in July!!! Very excited!Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04086296845099744043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-32890173610542579992010-05-22T07:09:54.035-05:002010-05-22T07:09:54.035-05:00My heartfelt congratulations to your family---how ...My heartfelt congratulations to your family---how wonderful that Ray is home!! I have so enjoyed following your adoption journey, and I hope you continue to post, telling us about things that Ray and you discover and experience in family life in the weeks and months ahead!<br />Blessings,<br />Marcia K <br />Happy Mommy to Sara Marina & Kate, both adopted from Kazakhstan <br /><br />(our connection is through the Wisconsin-International Adoption message board)Marcia K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-78255107343593754942010-05-21T15:19:08.022-05:002010-05-21T15:19:08.022-05:00I've been praying for you and Thailand daily. ...I've been praying for you and Thailand daily. Even in Penny's hometown they set fire to the provincial building. I hope and pray this doesn't put any children in danger. I'm thinking of all of those waiting children and families who are in the process. Thank God you were able to get Ray out!chaniemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17070645945655465424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-30922965527223541972010-05-20T09:28:35.137-05:002010-05-20T09:28:35.137-05:00So glad you are all home safe! A new family of 3!...So glad you are all home safe! A new family of 3!! Yipee!!! Can't wait to hear more about how Ray is doing. And of course see his face!!!! Blessings~Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447695144901257069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-28573395119168094432010-05-20T05:42:48.416-05:002010-05-20T05:42:48.416-05:00oh, I had no idea the TRC is in the middle of all ...oh, I had no idea the TRC is in the middle of all of that! Bkk is so much on our minds right now! Very glad to hear you made it home safe and sound with your new little <br /><br />All the best,<br />JenMaci Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506178512279029315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-59554156655646799732010-05-20T00:53:21.057-05:002010-05-20T00:53:21.057-05:00Whew! So thankful you got everything in order and...Whew! So thankful you got everything in order and got out just in time! Praise God for his provision!!!! We are certainly praying for the children at the TRC. Makes my heart hurt, thinking about the situation.<br /><br />Congratulations on your arrival home! Looking forward to more updates soon! :)Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04086296845099744043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-80441567942895666872010-05-19T07:05:18.795-05:002010-05-19T07:05:18.795-05:00I am hoping you have made it home safely.I am hoping you have made it home safely.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15121703818390158665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-25742564178719224042010-05-17T19:23:56.872-05:002010-05-17T19:23:56.872-05:00You are currently in the air somewhere headed to A...You are currently in the air somewhere headed to America!! Congrats you guys and can't wait to hear more!<br />Blessings~Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447695144901257069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-73791429885307990382010-05-17T15:29:08.056-05:002010-05-17T15:29:08.056-05:00Thank you for sharing your journey. It was our wi...Thank you for sharing your journey. It was our wish to adopt a little guy from Thailand, but then my husband lost his job, and we already have 4 girls, so Thailand was a little dicey on us anyway. We continue to pray for that little guy, and are always overjoyed when another child meets his parents. We'll keep checking in. KellyKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16854297659644929721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-30792598824688475682010-05-17T15:25:49.843-05:002010-05-17T15:25:49.843-05:00What a fun day you had on Sunday! You'll have...What a fun day you had on Sunday! You'll have to tell us how to go there if and when we can ever make it back. I'm so thankful that you have his visa and are packing to go home!chaniemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17070645945655465424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-12152221873001635002010-05-15T10:04:27.466-05:002010-05-15T10:04:27.466-05:00I'm SO thankful to hear about how everything h...I'm SO thankful to hear about how everything has transpired! Praise God! I hope that we'll meet you at the Thai Reunion in Chicago next summer. Can't wait to meet Ray. Isn't it encouraging to have fellow believers of Christ around the world?chaniemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17070645945655465424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8352457965106130801.post-27487692976303059742010-05-14T22:06:53.701-05:002010-05-14T22:06:53.701-05:00I have been following your blog a little too as we...I have been following your blog a little too as we also adopted a child from Thailand. I am so thankful that you got your paperwork from the embassy today, I had also heard about it closing. I pray that God will keep you safe as you journey home .Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15121703818390158665noreply@blogger.com