...loving my new children. Their treatment of another child in our family is causing me great distress. Right now I am trying to fight how I feel. I do not want to love them. I am tired and frustrated and so discouraged. I am emotionally exhausted. Please pray for me.
Beth
Easter - April 4, 2010
3 years ago
8 comments:
PRAYING! Even though we didn't have the exact same situation, I know the feelings you have right now. Email me if you would like to chat more.
Joy
ajbartsch@yahoo.com
I am praying for you.
I understand the feelings you are struggling with.
Lori
king@mncable.net
I'll be praying for you all. I am here to help in anyway if I can. I know you don't know me all that well,, but I'd be happy to come hang out w/ them or take them for the afternoon, if you need a break. I'm up there every Thurs and can come whenever. Have you checked out www.wearegraftedin.com ? There is a forum that has some great support on it. VERY non judgemental adoptive parents who can offer and ear, advice, and encouragement. The first weeks/months are the toughest.
PLEASE e-mail me, I am a BTDT, home 5 months with our sons, age 15 and 14 (brothers) from China. I SOOOOO know where you are at.
I'd be happy to help with what works for us and moral support. Sister, you are NOT alone.
Vickie
ronvic7@yahoo.com
Min Momma
http://wwwourchinagirl.blogspot.com
Beth, A friend of yours left me a comment on my blog asking me to visit you. I'm glad I did. I have walked in your shoes and would love to chat with you via email. My email address is waitingfor1more @ comcast.net and my blog is www.bakerssweets.blogspot.com. Just keep in the back of your mind that this too shall pass and I'm praying for you. We just got thru a very difficult period but God is faithful to see you thru this.
HUGS,
-Nicole
www.bakerssweets.blogspot.com
I am so praying for you!
Blessings,
Tami
I have not been in your shoes. I have not adopted. But I love you and your kids and I am praying for you all. May you find wisdom and love from our Lord Jesus Christ. He prodded you to adopt these two children, he will provide all your needs. ((((((hugs))))))
This is tough. We are protective of our younger children, and we can't allow them to be mistreated. On the other hand, our older and/or newer children must be seen for who they are - kids who are having a difficult time adjusting to their new world.
Keep in mind that love is never a feeling. It is and always must be an action. Keep acting like you love your new kids. Eventually, the feelings will follow.
And, be kind to yourself. You have had a long journey, and you are tired. God understands that, and so do we.
I will be praying for you.
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