I am beginning to get positive responses from friends and family about our adoption of Andres. We did get some very positive initial reactions from many people, but most just seemed shocked or confused. It was disappointing. Maybe people needed to let the idea sink in?
Yes, we are working to bring home a child with Down syndrome. Yes, he really will turn 10 on September, 17. Yes, we really have thought this through, and we have an idea of what we are getting ourselves into. No, I don't think it will be easy. No, I don't know all the answers, but I am being faithful to the Lord's call. No, I am not crazy, and no, I am definitely NOT a saint! Just ask Dan and the kids.:)
My sweet and true friend Steph made my day just by being honest. She admitted to being a little nervous because she wouldn't know how to treat Andres. She has not had much experience with special kids. I know she will be wonderful with my new son because she will love and except him for who he is! She will know how to treat him as soon as she meets him. She is a pro at dealing with little boys, and after all, Andres is a little boy.
One of my co-workers was very open in asking, "why would you want to do that?" A few weeks have gone by, and now she is full of questions. "How did you pick one child over another?" - I didn't, God picked us for each other. "How will you teach him English?" - I don't know! It's scary!! I'm learning as many Estonian words as my brain will take in. But, my favorite response came today when I was saying how scared I am that we won't pass the homestudy. "What, are you thinking? You must be crazy to think that!":) That comment made my day, too.
My boss, a new mom who can't even talk about the adoption without tears in her eyes, asked for an update. She was just beaming as she talked about how lucky Andres is to have our family waiting to bring him home. She is so happy that he will have a family and schooling and opportunities to enjoy life. It felt great!!
3 comments:
Go Alice go!!!!! Keep working and persevering to get that sweetie!
It is wonderful to have people sharing our joy in our real-not on the internet daily lives. We can get lots of support in cyberland, not as much out of it. i am so happy friends are coming around. Interesting about your friend Steph, many of my friends had that fear when Meghan was born, I told them she is more like any other baby than unlike them, that helped them a lot.
Mary and Andres have the same birthday! We are in full support of you guys and hope you know we're behind you 100%. We love you very much and wish the best for all of you!!
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