Ok so I have decided to start my own little Mommy Blog but just keep in mind I am not the most eloquent writer I just find it fun and therapeutic as well as educational to write/type out my thoughts, feelings, concerns, and joys. I am thinking that this may be a great way to keep everyone updated as well as seek advice from all of you Moms out there. For anyone who may not have heard, we spent the past 5½ months working, going to school, and doing a home study back in Colorado. We are on a long journey toward adopting, who we already consider to be our son, Jonah Elijah Mukisa. We painfully had to leave him in Uganda for that time and wow it feels good to be back. We miss everyone at home very much and cannot wait to bring Jonah home to meet everyone so if prayer is your thing we could really use some!
Ok so, so far we have really just been observing and seeking advice from the parents that we know really well and respect immensely. We are definitely very open to anyone’s advice, especially anyone who may have adopted before. This is our first and we have a lot of the same questions and anxieties that I think most parents do when they first bring a baby home… maybe a few more about things like potty training, picky eating, speech/language development, and discipline than you would with an infant… but all in all we really just fear screwing it all up =) We know that God is patient and has endless grace and hopefully a sense of humor and is more than willing to help us out in those stinky/sticky situations (figuratively and literally). If anyone knows some great secrets/tricks to this whole parenting thing we would REALLY love to hear about them.
I am really excited that our first is a boy. I had a big brother growing up who looked out for me and really helped me to see what type of man I wanted to marry someday. In a way we sort of got to choose which came first except that I don’t really think it was us who chose Jonah. He sort of chose us and God gave him to us. We really enjoy being with him, guiding him, playing and laughing with him, and most of all making him a part of our forever family.
Hey Tiffy, great writing. Love to hear from you. My experience is that there are not any great secrets or tricks to raising children, only because every child is uniquely and beautifully made by God and no two react just the same. What worked for you didn't work with Tim... follow the discerment that God graces you with and you'll do great. Any choice that you make out of love cannot be wrong. With that said rest assured that you will make mistakes, but that's how we learn! My best advise to you is consistancy and follow through.
ReplyDeleteI had a friend that asked me this a.m. how did Mercy Childcare Ministries ended up with Jonah? Where'd they find him?
She is affiliated with First Love and they have homes in numerous countries too.
Now that I see his full name, how did that come to be? Who named him?
So many questions,
Love you
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Tiffney, I am excited to share parenting skills with you as soon as I can get my mind clear. We are going to Seattle tomorrow and my mind is going a hundred miles an hour. So I will come back on when we get home and see what is going on. Have an awesome time with your new boy... Love you
ReplyDeleteListen to your heart with everything you do,God is within you and he leads us overall. Agreed that every child is different and the skills you and Josh have will be reflected in Jonah. Life is a lesson everyday for all of us individualy and as parents. No worries to big to overcome, it all works out in the end. Enjoy him to the fullest and you shall be rewarded. Some days will be worse than others but look at the positives at the end of each day to see they are greater and more powerful than you know.
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You will soon realize ALL of the rolls/hats you are given each and everyday with parenting. Wear them with pride!
Luv You Guys !!!!!
I know your mom - my husband is Matt Kitchen - We have had the honor & blessing to adopt our 3 absolutly amazing - precious - darling ( I could go on) daughters! I have been praying for you ever since Matt told me. Matt & I will continue to pray. God will direct and lead you every step!!! The 1st sign of His leading is that you know that he is yours and that you are to be his Mama!!!! Continue to be lead by Jesus voice you will not miss a word! Your parents live up the street - so hoping to meet you and your sweet family when you come home!
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