tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post1159815966072631475..comments2024-03-08T13:52:22.224-07:00Comments on LAJOY FAMILY: A Hodge Podge PostCindy LaJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16486626867331586704noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-57610050322751444052009-12-28T10:50:13.866-07:002009-12-28T10:50:13.866-07:00Cindy, have been off work a while and just getting...Cindy, have been off work a while and just getting back on-line and getting caught up. So happy for the change in situation. Keep us posted and hope you get to court sooner. Blessings from Louisiana!<br />Kathy B.Kathy B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05613265736641987014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-20572936452310488522009-12-24T18:14:41.791-07:002009-12-24T18:14:41.791-07:00Like Miss Joan, I'm happy it all worked out to...Like Miss Joan, I'm happy it all worked out too. But if it hadn't, opening wounds and then leaving her behind would've been one of the most tragic things I could see happening to a vulnerable child. If the outcome had been different, 'stepping out of the box' would've had a much different result. Now that you're adopting, I'm sure both girls will continue to open up and share/process through some of these memories with you both. <br /><br />Merry Christmas to your new expanded family! I can imagine a lot of fun times ahead with 5 kids! Take care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-76132789607751911932009-12-24T12:03:50.581-07:002009-12-24T12:03:50.581-07:00Cindy,
Your posts are so full of heart and soul. ...Cindy,<br />Your posts are so full of heart and soul. I am often brought to tears by what you write. What better time than Christmas to share such a powerful story as yours. We hope to be there soon and will maybe see you in Kaz.<br />Sandy YagerSandy Yagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08436261132066943837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-5627010461525599382009-12-24T11:38:20.206-07:002009-12-24T11:38:20.206-07:00Hi Cindy!
My cousins are tracking Santa on Norad&...Hi Cindy!<br /><br />My cousins are tracking Santa on Norad's site, and as soon as I saw he was in Kaz I just simply had to email you, and wish you and all the LaJoys a happy Christmas, and I'm so glad to hear things are starting to get a bit better! I'm praying for you all.<br /><br />Merry Christmas!<br />KathKathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08199575653192221296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-48041527785185713722009-12-24T11:18:26.661-07:002009-12-24T11:18:26.661-07:00I have found myself speechless (imagine that) afte...I have found myself speechless (imagine that) after reading the recent blogs. I am so happy for the certainty you are feeling - all of you, including the girls. As far as I am concerned, you have done everything right! Because it is your life! You looked at every angle that would impact each and every one of your family, girls included. Had you not pushed through and directly addressed the wounds (yours and theirs) with the girls there could have been a totally different outcome. That outcome would have been what was meant to be as well but...you did what I have seen you do since I first met you - you stepped out of the box, maybe you even broke some "rules" that others have put in place but you did what you knew you had to do from your heart, while using the wealth of knowledge you have gained through the years and by counting on your faith! I think by stepping out of the box, by asking questions of yourselves and the girls honestly and directly, no matter how painful, you have moved mountains! <br />Thanks for sharing so much with so many, for allowing all of us to feel so much, to shed tears, to feel God at work! Missing you and wishing you a joyous Christmas and celebration of the birth of new members to your family! LaJoy to the World...! Love, Miss JoanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-25664302087735987202009-12-24T09:58:42.145-07:002009-12-24T09:58:42.145-07:00Cindy,
I am so happy for all of you that I can...Cindy,<br /><br />I am so happy for all of you that I can't even begin to express it in the wrtten word! I'm doing my happy dance!<br /><br />Here is my idea for keeping busy, along with all of the other ideas posted above, and I don't know if this would be appropriate or allowed, but what if the whole family were to put together a coupld of scrap books/memory books for Irina, Alexander and other friends that you have come to know whil there. With pictures of the your family, the girls and letters from all of you, stories, etc. inclue drawings. In the Native American tradition we would have Kenny make some of his beautiful origami purses, then take paper and make wishes/blessings and fill each purse with a blessings from each of you and present them in ceremony to each person, they would keep these 'Medicine Pouches' through out life to give them strength in times when they feel that they may need it. Like a pouch of love, to physically return to whenever they want to. Maybe a photo album and journals, you may not be able to print out the photos now, but can return home and then send them back. <br /><br />I know that I probably won't be seeing you at the next T.E.I. class, but you will be there in spirit with us.<br /><br />God Bless you all, every one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-81202269151285963112009-12-24T09:46:40.994-07:002009-12-24T09:46:40.994-07:00Why can't the family learn Russian while you a...Why can't the family learn Russian while you are there? It makes the stay so much more fun and interesting and is not as difficult as people think. My 11 year old and I learnt enough Russian within weeks to be able to have a simple conversation, and we spoke nothing but Russian with our 4 yr old for about 3 months.<br />We now look back very fondly on those days.<br /><br />J.Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-27145245581044601092009-12-24T09:23:13.126-07:002009-12-24T09:23:13.126-07:00Have Kenny share his origami talent with the girls...Have Kenny share his origami talent with the girls. His work is awesome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-89324013697105582452009-12-24T09:11:22.586-07:002009-12-24T09:11:22.586-07:00Happy Holidays to Team LaJoy,
We remember our time...Happy Holidays to Team LaJoy,<br />We remember our time in Karaganda fondly with out daily hunt for Coke Lite and packages of a "cappacino-like" coffee from Nescafe and the delicious sweet rolls that local women would bring to the baby house and sell for about 15 cents each!<br />I am filled with hope as I read about your decision to adopt the girls. You are a strong team and the experience of parenting girls will not only make you stronger but will bring unexpected joy.<br />I thank you so much for allowing us to follow your trip it brings back so many emotions about our own adoption decisions.<br />Merry Christmas!<br />From Sue, mom to Eric Vitaly from Karaganda and Rachel from Kurgan in cold snowy upstate New YorkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-37358329339847626252009-12-24T08:54:12.053-07:002009-12-24T08:54:12.053-07:00I have some ideas of what to do while waiting. Is...I have some ideas of what to do while waiting. Is your Internet access expensive? Can you download audio books from your home library? Our library allows that. You tube videos can be entertaining. Have your children write a play and work on acting it out. Old fashioned games such as charades might be fun despite language barriers. <br /><br />Warm wishes for a joyous Christmas.<br /><br />PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-3881017339786793152009-12-24T06:20:34.075-07:002009-12-24T06:20:34.075-07:00Cindy, Checking in daily and so is my mom! She wan...Cindy, Checking in daily and so is my mom! She wanted to tell you to make sure you post daily because she loses sleep worrying if you don't! Too funny! She told me to PM you w/ that info! Honestly, I am so excited for your family and so happy for you. Congratulations, mommy! BTW, we got our acceptance letter this week for Saner, our newest addition from China. Wahoo! I loved seeing all the pic of Kaz. We always wish that it was just a quick weekend trip away so we could visit! Funny how you want to go back to visit a place that isn't luxurious or a vacation spot. But it became "home" in a weird sort of way. I know you understand what I'm talking about! sorry 4 the long post...should have PM like mom said!<br />Heather<br />http://onechinesebrother.blogspot.comHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09659463113945322643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-83353573645356415262009-12-24T04:31:03.855-07:002009-12-24T04:31:03.855-07:00Thanks for the hodgepodge, for the sharing, for yo...Thanks for the hodgepodge, for the sharing, for your openness with us and with the children. I am delighted with happiness that you have decided to adopt the girls, and, although we would love to have you all home now, I think, given your roller coaster ride, that the new plan for staying through will keep the girls steadier and heartened.<br /><br />Love and joy,<br />LaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-39264199793898512362009-12-24T02:44:22.842-07:002009-12-24T02:44:22.842-07:00Hi Cindy,
I only have a suggestion of things to d...Hi Cindy,<br /><br />I only have a suggestion of things to do while you wait after court.<br />Learn english. <br />Start preparing for life "after Irina".<br />Organize study visits where you, Irina and the boys teach useful words to the girls.<br />Check where they are, and start building on that.<br />The more they learn before the next unsettling period, the better.<br /><br />Also, I wanted to say, that I have been reading your blog for at least, probably more than a year.<br />I think you are certainly one of the best, most aware parents I've ever met.<br />I'm sure you'll do a great job with your kids.<br /><br />Also, thanks to your blog, I've found another person's blog, which had another blog there, and I've started learning and reading about therapeutic parenting.<br />Funny enough, it has helped me a lot with my kids.<br />So in a indirect way, you helped me getting better at my parenting.<br /><br />Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a great time out there with your family!<br /><br />Lots of Love to all of you,<br />TeresaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com