"Normal" Children

Well, the suspense is over. It looks like we have some normal children after all. Not angels, not sweeter-than-honey attitudes, but everyday, normal, and at times disobedient, self-centered, stubborn, strong-willed kids. Kind of like our homemade kids have been over the years. So it's no surprise, and completely expected. I'm just glad we're over the jet lag is it's not too exhausting to deal with!

And it's not horrible, really. One of them is strong willed and is deciding that not eating is a good way to pout. We've had a chat with an Ethiopian lady at our adoption agency, and she talked to our child as well. We have the peace of mind that the issue is very clear, and that Jeff and I have the mindset that our will is going to outlast our child's. I'm glad they are comfortable enough with us to act 'normal' and not put on a front of trying to please us, while they're hearts are far from desiring to do so.

So now the real parenting begins. Please pray for wisdom and softened hearts. Pray we'd know how to respond, not merely react. Pray that the love of Jesus would permeate our home, words and family, and that we can raise our children 'in the way they should go.'

Blessings,
Julie