tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post4887930194720300093..comments2023-09-25T05:02:23.495-04:00Comments on Fireworks and Fireflies: Beneath the tough exteriorKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233594585633157052noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-30299989893510486932010-03-03T22:51:32.169-05:002010-03-03T22:51:32.169-05:00Darcy is blessed to have you as a mom. Thank you f...Darcy is blessed to have you as a mom. Thank you for sharing you heart and journey at such an intimate level. I can only imagine how many families are blessed because you share your heart so well. Have I mentioned that I'm praying for you?Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16477315722996596587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-25269221110873946922010-03-03T22:35:35.917-05:002010-03-03T22:35:35.917-05:00Oh sweet little brave girl! I can't imagine th...Oh sweet little brave girl! I can't imagine the trauma of her world... But am so glad she has such a wonderful family to call her own!<br />Aunt ciciAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-83498524672256832132010-03-03T19:57:02.885-05:002010-03-03T19:57:02.885-05:00Oh how I feel your pain. While we know grief is a...Oh how I feel your pain. While we know grief is a part of the process it certainly doesn't make it any easier to watch your sweet child go through it. Our Mia is a brave little independent soul too and watching her brake through that toughness has been beautiful and painful all at the same time. Darcy is blessed to have a family who understands her pain. You're doing a great job. It will get easier. Praying for you all... You're almost home.Jen Barbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08264226225516321407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-11603140964498813472010-03-03T19:09:27.075-05:002010-03-03T19:09:27.075-05:00So happy for you guys!!!!!! Darcy is precious! Jus...So happy for you guys!!!!!! Darcy is precious! Just a beautiful family.....God is so good!<br />We are praying for you guys and for safe travels home :-)<br />Love in Christ, KasieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-69201235544988339402010-03-03T16:08:44.318-05:002010-03-03T16:08:44.318-05:00My brave little Darcy. How I long for the time wh...My brave little Darcy. How I long for the time when you will stop grieving and will learn to totally trust your new family who love you so much. You are beautiful.<br />Love, LaoLaoGrandma Shultznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-29143284132518820072010-03-03T15:38:19.120-05:002010-03-03T15:38:19.120-05:00Oh my heart breaks for her! But how comforting to...Oh my heart breaks for her! But how comforting to know that all five of you are together as a family, just as God planned!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14189747146633744181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-81550641399802247402010-03-03T13:36:07.234-05:002010-03-03T13:36:07.234-05:00That was an amazing post! And I love the fact tha...That was an amazing post! And I love the fact that you are so perceptive to know how to handle your little independant girl! She's bonding! It's so amazing! Thank you for sharing your post with us!Amy Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16845492016809045572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-19122129061529574452010-03-03T13:25:19.286-05:002010-03-03T13:25:19.286-05:00Sounds like you have a little spitfire on your han...Sounds like you have a little spitfire on your hands. :) I believe she's finding ways to communicate. Actually, I think I've communicated that way a time or two. Ha!<br /><br />It breaks my heart to hear that she's grieving. I know it's necessary, but still...Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956471508221132139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-64837620935181564002010-03-03T12:41:11.523-05:002010-03-03T12:41:11.523-05:00You are such a great mommy!! You understand Darcy...You are such a great mommy!! You understand Darcy so well. And she is so cute and brave! I am loving following your sweet family. Prayers going up for the rest of your stay and your travel home.<br /><br />In Him,<br />Carla L.Carla Lewterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05105714685878243305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-33417859237962236182010-03-03T11:52:26.331-05:002010-03-03T11:52:26.331-05:00That's one of my favorite songs, too!
I know e...That's one of my favorite songs, too!<br />I know exactly what you mean. Abbey still has a lot of "I'll do it myself" behavior. It looks good on the outside, but in reality, she's saying, I can't trust you to do it for me. She also looks way older than she is. It's hard when most people will think it's wonderful for her to be so independent, but I know it's because she doesn't want to be vulnerable. It is better, but still present. So sad... With your love, you will break through this tough exterior. God will give us the wisdom to parent these wonderful treasures! So excited that you all will be home tomorrow!Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13400335889500327757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-20705377338130121742010-03-03T11:12:59.842-05:002010-03-03T11:12:59.842-05:00HOW BEAUTIFULLY SAID...
Should be interesting to ...HOW BEAUTIFULLY SAID...<br /><br />Should be interesting to see what the dynamics look like when we throw miss independent Lottie into the mix on play dates :)!! Can't wait to walk the next part of this journey with you!<br /><br />Prayers for safe travels!!<br />ShannonShannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05463611134625086702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-56267843818523389292010-03-03T11:09:32.898-05:002010-03-03T11:09:32.898-05:00Wow! Your children are beautiful! I'm followi...Wow! Your children are beautiful! I'm following you through AWAA blogs :) We adopted an independent 2 1/2 yr. old with awaa three years ago. She did everything almost perfectly; I felt, "huh, she doesn't even need me..." Soon after we got home she got the car keys, ran to the car, proceeded to the driver's seat and tried to put in the right key...all in seconds...well! I knew we needed to do something about miss independence. I began giving her bottles (she hadn't had one since she was one). On her own she went back to using diapers; a Big surprise to me since she did not have any accidents in China or on the planes. One day after several months of diapers I suggested using the potty again and she said (so Wisely!) "Mommy, I need to be a baby again")...and she did need that. The diaper thing lasted until she was almost 4...but we bonded deeply :) She is way ahead of most of the others in her kindergarten!<br />Caroline<br />mother to 5;including Sarah and Chayah from ChinaCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01531169697287234801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-64490899292524813302010-03-03T10:48:05.399-05:002010-03-03T10:48:05.399-05:00Thank you so much for letting all of us "peek...Thank you so much for letting all of us "peek" inside your new family and all the adventures you guys have been on in the past few weeks.<br />I so appreciate your willing to share what you and Darcy are both feeling as we are so close to traveling ourselves and the things I need to keep in mind to what Gavin will be feeling.<br />Blessings to the FIVE of you!Gavin's Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10038945773790429801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-65735188082690428052010-03-03T10:17:35.532-05:002010-03-03T10:17:35.532-05:00Keep up the good work mom! It is SO hard to watch...Keep up the good work mom! It is SO hard to watch them grieve. No one could ever understand just how hard it really is until they have to witness their child in such despair. <br /><br />She is absolutely beautiful!! Praying her little heart heals soon.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019772434632140742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-68619291317565438252010-03-03T09:53:16.410-05:002010-03-03T09:53:16.410-05:00What a precious, grieving heart. And, she is inde...What a precious, grieving heart. And, she is indeed stunning!C.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08402464314779765145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-87183963812670162142010-03-03T09:06:46.980-05:002010-03-03T09:06:46.980-05:00She is so beautiful, Kristi!!! I'm so glad it...She is so beautiful, Kristi!!! I'm so glad its going so well!Amy Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930598021754432942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-33320047533952055292010-03-03T08:50:58.301-05:002010-03-03T08:50:58.301-05:00Kristi - oh, how hard this must have been for you ...Kristi - oh, how hard this must have been for you and for Darcy, as the amazing way you have captured this has brought me to tears. Oh, how all of our children must feel as they grieve...thank you for expressing yourself in such an amazing way. Darcy has the best Momma in the entire world, and I am so happy she was able to be comforted in your arms. Much love to you all! Can't wait until you all transition your journey to home....Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473226313261559531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-2736330162051720942010-03-03T08:31:05.470-05:002010-03-03T08:31:05.470-05:00Hi, we live in Sweden and waiting for our boy from...Hi, we live in Sweden and waiting for our boy from Lianjiang in China. I found you on the internet while you have adopted from Lianjiang and we wonder if you have any information about the SWI (standard, the health of the children)? <br />Best regards Annika, Stockholm, Sweden<br />annika652@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-14827316112058877662010-03-03T08:29:30.786-05:002010-03-03T08:29:30.786-05:00Darcy is stunningly beautiful and does appear to c...Darcy is stunningly beautiful and does appear to carry herself in a manner that is beyond her years. I love this post. Tears are streaming down my cheeks as I imagine Darcy experiencing her mother's unconditional love. What a beautiful family of 5 you have!<br />Lisa<br />(waiting for Lu Zhu)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-64596679025023755982010-03-03T08:17:45.910-05:002010-03-03T08:17:45.910-05:00I was so sad for Darcy as I read this, but yet it&...I was so sad for Darcy as I read this, but yet it's just such a hopeful story..she is so blessed to have you all as her family - a family that is so loving, kind & willing to wait through all the "hard stuff".Our Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570259131558039484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-7263027884894874932010-03-03T08:11:12.625-05:002010-03-03T08:11:12.625-05:00Oh, this one broke my heart. These little ones ha...Oh, this one broke my heart. These little ones have gone through so much...no wonder they have to let it out. It is good that is happened already. I remember with Maggie that her breakdown happened on our first day home, over something she wanted to wear I think. It was a heartbreaking moment for the both of us, but as I look back on it, I do think that it was the first time beyond the first time meeting us that she truly grieved the changes she had gone through in the span of less than 2 weeks.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your trip with us. Your honesty is refreshing and you always make me laugh! Enjoy the rest of your trip~Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698075004097344070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-42204530775984527302010-03-03T07:01:35.155-05:002010-03-03T07:01:35.155-05:00Can't wait to see the pictures of your arrival...Can't wait to see the pictures of your arrival home. Darcy is going to feel so much love, just like Caleb and Kylie.Larry and Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13806335132023201718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-87613932407889383992010-03-03T06:47:45.213-05:002010-03-03T06:47:45.213-05:00Praying for you as each day she trusts you a bit m...Praying for you as each day she trusts you a bit more...heartbreaking to see how independent they are at a young age but what a beautiful thing that now she can just be two!!!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10997055352511655162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-89225313601363330112010-03-03T00:51:05.709-05:002010-03-03T00:51:05.709-05:00Hi! I have came to your blog through someone else...Hi! I have came to your blog through someone else's link (sorry, don't remember who) and am enjoying so much reading about your experience! We just began the process to adopt a 5yo little girl! So, thank you so much for sharing. Your children are so adorable.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234738401491941907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30544456.post-75538811359651555712010-03-03T00:13:01.476-05:002010-03-03T00:13:01.476-05:00Oh Kristi, I loved this post. It's so good to...Oh Kristi, I loved this post. It's so good to see the 'break-throughs' happening. Grieving is a big part of that, but you are handling it perfectly. I feel so much more prepared for our own travels because of mamas like you. Thanks for keep'in it real and allowing us on this special journey. It means SO much!! Darcy is clearly all the things you described, and I'm guessing even so much more. She is just beautiful, and I am so glad she is part of your family now. You REALLY got me with one of your last lines: " So I will be there from now until the rest of my life to ride out the storms with my sweet little one. Because we're family now. And that is the miracle of this journey..." TOTALLY choked me up. That's exactly how I feel about Khloe, and we aren't even there yet. But I know very soon we will be, and I'll be feeling the same as you. <br /><br />Blessings and Hugs,<br />~ TanyaTanyaLeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06273839306382041488noreply@blogger.com