I have felt a lot of peace in the past few weeks and I know we will go when the time is right. It's just really hard not knowing when.
It sounds like she's in a great orphanage. Thankfully, they didn't move her to an institution this past year when she aged out of the baby house. So she's getting good care as far as orphanage life goes. But the hard part for me is knowing that she's getting older every day. She's apparently not talking yet (except her "own" language that no one understands) and the orpanage doctor is optimistic that she will do great with speech therapy. But the older she gets, the harder it will be for her to learn to talk. I went to school in speech therapy, so it drives me bonkers when I think about this.
We are praying every day that the director of the committee will get well very soon, return to work and take time to read our paperwork and meet with our coordinator. And that her heart will be softened and will allow the special needs cases to go forward this year and not have to wait. As time goes on, we are feeling Anna's absense more and more. Even the kids pray for her without our prompting. (It's really cute.)
She just needs to come home to her family.
thats funny I posted just about the same thing on my blog. but you have a better way with words then I lol.that picture of her is cute but it is sad she has waited so long, but she will have your arms around her soon I just know it, we will bring our babies home soon we just have to trust.
ReplyDeleteI just love your little girl... I am still praying for you and Katrina to hear something soon!! The very best Christmas present of all would be for this to be resolved so you can go to your kids and they will know that they are loved and wanted.
ReplyDeleteI can hear the weariness in your bloggie voice. Yes, she does need to come home, she needs her mama and her mama needs her. Prayers I can give you but I wanna see some action here! No more praying for a softening of the heart, I am praying for a trip to Russia for you next month. God says to be specific in what we pray for, I think that's pretty specific. Now let's get this girl home!
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Renee
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Our family is praying "Anna" comes home very soon (hopefully before the end of the year). I remember seeing her on Reece's Rainbow (that's when we feel in love) and they said she was very high functioning and a "favorite". Isn't she in a typical baby home? With the right guidance (sounds like her mommy will be a great help with her developing speech) she will soar. It could be as simple as hearing issues. I can just see her mind working and that she connects... I feel strongly her speech will blossom as soon as she is home. Our kids learn in their own time; but most of the time they thrive with attention and therapy. When you are ready, our local Down Syndrome Association has worked closly with Sue Buckley (an expert on Down Syndrome, education, and communication) to develop a Learning Program. Our kids are super visual and retain info well when it is connected to a physical activity. The early program focuses on building vocabulary in a fun and rewarding way. It is free and you can download it from the internet or buy it already put together for a low price. I can't wait to see pictures of her mommy and daddy holding her :)
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