Thursday, November 26, 2015
Trauma and Holidays
Holidays can be oh so hard sometimes for our kids from hard places. Sometimes they come and go with those normal everyday expectations that most families have for those days: food, fun, family, pleasant conversation, gifts, etc. And sometimes when you least expect it, when things have been going along smoothly, a giant crocodile lunges full force out of that smooth flowing stream, churning it to rapids, and sending you coursing through rocks and rapids at breakneck speed as you gasp for a breath.
Today is one of those.
And it's 10:20 am.
But I can see it turning around. I can glimpse the other side of the crocodile's wake. We are pulling for shore. Resting our boat. Trying to start over. It's been a long 3 and a half hours. But we are coming to the calm. I pray it's so. I hope it isn't an illusion.
Today is one of those.
And it's 10:20 am.
But I can see it turning around. I can glimpse the other side of the crocodile's wake. We are pulling for shore. Resting our boat. Trying to start over. It's been a long 3 and a half hours. But we are coming to the calm. I pray it's so. I hope it isn't an illusion.
Thankful
I obviously have so very very much to be
THANKFUL
for this year.
First and foremost...
Macy finally came HOME.
She is THRIVING more than I ever
could have dared to hope or imagine.
She jumps into each and every new experience head first.
No holding back.
And loving every minute of it.
She has started kindergarten,
and gymnastics.
Experienced Halloween
And costumes.
She loves unconditionally.
And wakes with a HUGE smile each and every day.
She's now been home for FIVE MONTHS.
just unbelievable.
Snow was scary at first but she quickly took to it in full form.
And hot cocoa is her new favorite drink!
We've braved many health issues this year,
and God saw us through with the help of many friends.
There were many ups and downs prior to Macy's arrival,
especially in the last few months awaiting that day.
But we are oh so Thankful,
knowing so many more have challenges
we couldn't fathom.
Have a BLESSED Thanksgiving!
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