I wonder what it's like
to be Lucy, and step through the Wardrobe into Narnia...a completely different world than everything she knew before.
Or, to be Alice, and fall down the rabbit hole.
Or, to be Atsede & Kebrom. I wonder if their life in Ethiopia now seems like a dream. They've been transported into this new life, complete with new language, as a matter of fact, basically EVERYTHING is new. Nothing is as it was before.
Atsede is definately still stuggling with all the changes. She has a need to control things, and yes, that need makes life for the rest of us hard on a frequent basis. She doesn't mind hurting others, and seems to take it out most on JoyLynn. Seems so unfair, as JoyLynn is SO GOOD to her. Somehow, it's that age old behavior, I don't feel right & making you feel bad will somehow make me feel better. She just hasn't figured out she won't feel any better.
I don't think Kebrom remembers much about life before our home. Our little guy is so generous with his hugs, so happy to be awake, and particularly happy if Dad or Geoffrey are home. Yesterday, he had me hang his dress shirt with Dad's.
I look forward to the day when Atsede is also generous with her hugs & less protective of herself. It will mean she's finally realizing her life is forever through the wardrobe, there is no returning. And truly, we pray, this life will be truly blessed.
Or, to be Alice, and fall down the rabbit hole.
Or, to be Atsede & Kebrom. I wonder if their life in Ethiopia now seems like a dream. They've been transported into this new life, complete with new language, as a matter of fact, basically EVERYTHING is new. Nothing is as it was before.
Atsede is definately still stuggling with all the changes. She has a need to control things, and yes, that need makes life for the rest of us hard on a frequent basis. She doesn't mind hurting others, and seems to take it out most on JoyLynn. Seems so unfair, as JoyLynn is SO GOOD to her. Somehow, it's that age old behavior, I don't feel right & making you feel bad will somehow make me feel better. She just hasn't figured out she won't feel any better.
I don't think Kebrom remembers much about life before our home. Our little guy is so generous with his hugs, so happy to be awake, and particularly happy if Dad or Geoffrey are home. Yesterday, he had me hang his dress shirt with Dad's.
I look forward to the day when Atsede is also generous with her hugs & less protective of herself. It will mean she's finally realizing her life is forever through the wardrobe, there is no returning. And truly, we pray, this life will be truly blessed.
I cant wait either.
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