Bug bites and Offensive Comments
Bethy has a staph infection. From 2 bug bites she got yesterday at school. I know, right? They've named a room after us at the pediatrician's office. Ok, not really but they should. We given them enough money to pay for one. Maybe that's how they got the rockin new train table in the waiting room. The Bethany F. Train Table.
Fortunately I needed to call to get a refill on one of her prescriptions and thought to ask what I should be doing to treat the bug bites. I described what they looked like. They said to bring her in right away. Doctor said she'd have probably ended up in the hospital if we hadn't come in. C.R.A.Z.Y.
We ran into Bethy's best bud (the one who had to cancel playdate this morning because he was sick) at the doctor's office so it was like a mini playdate. In a weird "Our kids are always sick" kind of way.
As for the adoption- everyone keeps asking how it's going. We're just waiting for China to approve our paperwork. It could be another month before they do that. And then on to the next step. It's just a bunch of paperwork. I'm ready to get on a plane now. Let's do this!
One of the things I've talked a lot about with Tom is offensive things people say to people who are or have adopted a child. Tom and I don't get offended too easily but we want to protect our son. I often come home telling Tom what someone said to me and asking if I should be offended or not? I also wonder how I will feel when those things are said in front of Caleb? Navigating that is a little tricky. Protecting his ears from hearing and digesting comments that would hurt his little soul and/or teaching him how to respond is so important to us. On the other hand I don't want people to be afraid to talk to us or ask questions as long as it's done in the right timing and with sensitivity. Here is a link to a pretty good blog post on the subject and I hope you'll take the time to read it. It's directed at strangers who encounter adoptive families but it is a good read. Obviously, having a conversation with a friend you know well about their adoption is different, but the need for respect still stands: http://www.significantlysimple.com/2011/03/what-not-to-say-series-part-3-adoptive.html
I might talk more about this later but for now, please read the blog. And pray for my sweet princess and her big ol red bug bites!
Fortunately I needed to call to get a refill on one of her prescriptions and thought to ask what I should be doing to treat the bug bites. I described what they looked like. They said to bring her in right away. Doctor said she'd have probably ended up in the hospital if we hadn't come in. C.R.A.Z.Y.
We ran into Bethy's best bud (the one who had to cancel playdate this morning because he was sick) at the doctor's office so it was like a mini playdate. In a weird "Our kids are always sick" kind of way.
As for the adoption- everyone keeps asking how it's going. We're just waiting for China to approve our paperwork. It could be another month before they do that. And then on to the next step. It's just a bunch of paperwork. I'm ready to get on a plane now. Let's do this!
One of the things I've talked a lot about with Tom is offensive things people say to people who are or have adopted a child. Tom and I don't get offended too easily but we want to protect our son. I often come home telling Tom what someone said to me and asking if I should be offended or not? I also wonder how I will feel when those things are said in front of Caleb? Navigating that is a little tricky. Protecting his ears from hearing and digesting comments that would hurt his little soul and/or teaching him how to respond is so important to us. On the other hand I don't want people to be afraid to talk to us or ask questions as long as it's done in the right timing and with sensitivity. Here is a link to a pretty good blog post on the subject and I hope you'll take the time to read it. It's directed at strangers who encounter adoptive families but it is a good read. Obviously, having a conversation with a friend you know well about their adoption is different, but the need for respect still stands: http://www.significantlysimple.com/2011/03/what-not-to-say-series-part-3-adoptive.html
I might talk more about this later but for now, please read the blog. And pray for my sweet princess and her big ol red bug bites!
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