tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post8568772384926411639..comments2024-03-08T13:52:22.224-07:00Comments on LAJOY FAMILY: Our Special ChristmasCindy LaJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16486626867331586704noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-19524523434173048522009-12-27T04:21:16.139-07:002009-12-27T04:21:16.139-07:00Easily I acquiesce in but I dream the collection s...Easily I acquiesce in but I dream the collection should have more info then it has.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-70864351778101475532009-12-27T03:23:56.108-07:002009-12-27T03:23:56.108-07:00Hi Cindy,
We've been away, so late Merry Chri...Hi Cindy,<br /><br />We've been away, so late Merry Christmas and happy birthday to Joshua!<br /><br />Hope you are having a great week with all your children.<br /><br />Teresa<br /><br />Ps. Will you have any news regarding the girls names? Will they want new names?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-25710726433822722462009-12-26T13:45:53.169-07:002009-12-26T13:45:53.169-07:00how wonderfull. Zeb totally has that big brother ...how wonderfull. Zeb totally has that big brother shirt on yannik. Whenever we talk about our trip to pick up Zeb...Krack's is always included in the conversation. How fun!<br />So glad to hear your timeline has been shortened!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13134327455413087261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-40625842816896204522009-12-26T09:36:38.870-07:002009-12-26T09:36:38.870-07:00Cindy - Your story almost makes me wish I had adop...Cindy - Your story almost makes me wish I had adopted an older child a few years back when I was thinking about that. Career has always driven me away from those kinds of choices. I spent so many years delivering families for others. Now self-reflection about future direction - sort of stuck in life at the moment. Your story is compelling to me. Thanks.Cathy Hartthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408101149792757888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-32405525645903416062009-12-26T09:06:46.484-07:002009-12-26T09:06:46.484-07:00Dear Cindy,
Wow, a court date so soon! Have you ch...Dear Cindy,<br />Wow, a court date so soon! Have you chosen names for the girls? I know they are old enough to assist in this process. Obviously Angela is a name easily "Americanized," but does Olesya understand that her name will be very different here and she will often have to teach others how to spell/say it, and that if she wants an American name you could help her decide? From reading other blogs many of the orphanage children know that there is a possibility of a new name and some are quite opinionated about wanting a new "American" name. Just curious, although I know you have been rocketing toward this outcome and probably have had little time to mull such mundane issues over after such a roller coaster ride! Or, is this a decision that was made even before you arrived and just needs to be implemented? Sorry, but curiosity has me, smilingly, asking about the next step! Isn't it awesome that you get to reach these milestones in the adoptive process? <br />God bless, SherryOhiomom2121https://www.blogger.com/profile/03512342459339771734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-41189330720973629392009-12-25T19:49:37.507-07:002009-12-25T19:49:37.507-07:00You get to start the new year as, officially, a ne...You get to start the new year as, officially, a new family! Congratulations!<br /><br />Activities: Can you buy jig saw puzzles there? It is an activity that doesn't require language to communicate and is good for cold weather. Or you can make puzzles by pasting magazine pictures onto light cardboard and cutting it up.<br /><br /> Another idea: when a Polish friend of mine was learning English, she had notes all over with the names of things written on them -- I know the alphabet is different, but it might help.<br /><br />Peggy in VirginiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-38585425776358061912009-12-25T16:29:40.295-07:002009-12-25T16:29:40.295-07:00Oh, hey, wanted to add: I've read about all t...Oh, hey, wanted to add: I've read about all the fun of Rummikub on your blog for a while now. When I saw it on sale at Target this week, I HAD to get it. Tonight when Ellie goes to bed, the Lathams will start their first game of Rummikub!! Thanks!! :-)Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02487340922585988224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-2375995441503965832009-12-25T15:54:19.016-07:002009-12-25T15:54:19.016-07:00To me, it sounds like a piece (or shall I say peac...To me, it sounds like a piece (or shall I say peace on this Christmas Day) of heaven. I know you're counting your blessings this Christmas!Carrie DeLillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07130418114627916690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-22092556111222471952009-12-25T14:08:25.945-07:002009-12-25T14:08:25.945-07:00Congratulations on your court date! This will cert...Congratulations on your court date! This will certainly be a Christmas to remember for the LaJoy family!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16677097150312475932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-23771177722312710652009-12-25T13:12:28.993-07:002009-12-25T13:12:28.993-07:00Merry Christmas LaJoys!
You have managed to have ...Merry Christmas LaJoys!<br /><br />You have managed to have a wonderful celebration so far from home!<br /><br />I have been lax in keeping up on the goings on since being on vacation, but I am SO HAPPY to hear that everything has worked out. Its amazing how such things happen with time and prayer. <br /><br />Congratulations for all that you have made it though. Merry Christmas to you all!<br /><br />AmandaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-5042627427430782062009-12-25T13:06:47.864-07:002009-12-25T13:06:47.864-07:00Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us! M...Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us! Merry Christmas!Mary from TNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368201271423834966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-75240720225243404282009-12-25T13:05:07.299-07:002009-12-25T13:05:07.299-07:00Merry Christmas to the LaJoys! It is very heartwa...Merry Christmas to the LaJoys! It is very heartwarming to hear how well everything is going. The boys are such cuties!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17893715053727326978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-38976318071082727982009-12-25T11:46:09.477-07:002009-12-25T11:46:09.477-07:00Sitting here on Christmas Day thinking of you guys...Sitting here on Christmas Day thinking of you guys and hoping you are doing well. Looks like a lovely Christmas celebration!! Can't WAIT to see your family Christmas picture. {{HUGS}}Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02487340922585988224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-85406573043510830062009-12-25T10:59:17.791-07:002009-12-25T10:59:17.791-07:00Thank you for making Christmas special with your p...Thank you for making Christmas special with your postings and photos. You're having a true Christmas and we're all there with you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-65392285610273102632009-12-25T10:54:10.997-07:002009-12-25T10:54:10.997-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-61876854199034344782009-12-25T10:53:58.546-07:002009-12-25T10:53:58.546-07:00MERRY CHRISTMAS AND MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL! NOW WE ...MERRY CHRISTMAS AND MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL! NOW WE ARE ALL DANCIN!<br />HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON. GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME, ALL THE TIME, GOD IS GOOD.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-4242031120620707682009-12-25T10:47:26.667-07:002009-12-25T10:47:26.667-07:00Your word as well as digital pictures brought us r...Your word as well as digital pictures brought us right in with you. Merry Christmas to you and to your Canadian family.<br /><br />Love,<br />LaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-57258802772206776652009-12-25T09:32:30.129-07:002009-12-25T09:32:30.129-07:00Merry Christmas LaJoy Family. All our love from L...Merry Christmas LaJoy Family. All our love from Las Vegas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-53298536210724624482009-12-25T09:27:13.615-07:002009-12-25T09:27:13.615-07:00Merry Christmas to you all, Cindy, and God bless. ...Merry Christmas to you all, Cindy, and God bless. Your celebration and your family make me smile.<br />-SusanC in ColoradoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com