Well we have been home just over 2 weeks now and also about to turn 1 next week! LOTS going on in Curt's life. We do believe he's struggling with sleep at night as his mind processes the grief and loss of his life at Engida! He was so well loved and cared for - it must be hard. Don't get me wrong, he's a happy child - but I just feel and others have confirmed that this is common. At his age he can't process things or verbalize it - so it comes out in his dreams. So we have had some rough nights. I did start listening to all the advice - SLEEP during the day when he does - do NOT worry about the house or other things. so today we both snuggled on the couch for a good old fashion nap! I loved it - I miss those days with Nate! He would sleep with us on the couch.
We will get there though - I'm getting LOTS of advice and recommendations. So we'll see. I just have to continue to tell people it isn't always the same as just any child - this is my son and he lived in an orphanage since he was about 1 month old! Since 3 months he was at only one - Engida Addis Ababa and that is all he probably knows! so the grief at night is common and natural! We'll get there.
Well I'm in the last two weeks of my time off - its hard to imagine going back to work, but I also love my job too! Last week we found a wonderful home daycare that we will be using in Ferndale! Not right off Woodward on my way home to get Nate - but not too far out of the way! I really like it - one they just seem nice and clean - but the kids were so happy there. But also that it came recommended by a friend. So that's good.
I hope to continue to post on here - I know we will have lots of things in life and I find all the blogs so helpful!
Anyhow - right now we are thankful we have NOT had any really rude comments. One off the wall - "good luck YOU NEED IT" comment. But then mostly looks. OR better yet - the avoidance of a look from people that you think are n"friends". I had that recently where I didn't expect it - but Craig and I said - oh well. They really weren't our "friends" or definitely not a "GOOD" friend. That our friends are not like that - and we are still happy. And we'd rather just not have the horrible comments.
Its interesting to see the older generation watching us when we're out - but then some of the ladies - well they all melt with one look at the smiles!
We truly are blessed.
Tomorrow my dear friend Shannon and family are finally flying to Ethiopia and will go meet their son in a few days! I am so happy. Please keep Shannon and her family in your prayers.
Thanks
Gail
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