tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1103805355378856522.post8605579713967775921..comments2024-02-16T07:23:38.936-08:00Comments on The Journey Continues...: BraveryMandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11779727881803528318noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1103805355378856522.post-73990986466679291722010-04-23T13:40:54.245-07:002010-04-23T13:40:54.245-07:00Well I needed a good cry today!!!
I agree: bless ...Well I needed a good cry today!!!<br /><br />I agree: bless his heart but so good for him to see you cry and understand WHY you were crying, to know you were sad for all of his loss … and for him to know it was OK and RIGHT and healing for him to release the grief too.<br /><br />Your boys are both just precious. I am loving being able to follow along. thank you for sharing. I'll be emailing you for ADVICE when our time finally comes to travel for our guys. {{{HUGS}}}Wife of the Pres.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18325629674978160122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1103805355378856522.post-22712337412359289212010-04-23T11:15:25.167-07:002010-04-23T11:15:25.167-07:00Wow! I'm so happy for you all. What precious b...Wow! I'm so happy for you all. What precious boys you have added to your family. What an amazing journey!diane and leohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962230296482413560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1103805355378856522.post-63164956732027463152010-04-22T21:32:20.776-07:002010-04-22T21:32:20.776-07:00oh wow. I have to pause just to catch my breath r...oh wow. I have to pause just to catch my breath right now. I think my heart stopped for a moment as I read this post...I know I was holding my breath through much of it. I cannot stop the tears. <br /><br />BRAVERY ...that exactly what it is. You are so blessed, as is Jaxon. I'm so glad for your tenderness with him, and that seeing your tears and compassion, allowed him to really show what was bottled up inside. It had to have been hard to see your son cry. Yet it really is a good thing that he felt free to let it out in front of you in that moment... that very vulnerable moment. Yes, "brave" is almost an understatement. I'm so glad that Blake is there, too. I know it will help this transition to be a bit easier for Jaxon, and Drew, too. But my heart aches the deepest for him for some reason. Maybe it's his age. Yet I also rejoice in knowing that he now has "hope for a future" and a family to always come home to. To celebrate holidays with. And when he's all grown and married, to bring his own babies 'home' to visit their grandparents. Family is a wonderful thing, and I know he is going to thrive and realize just how very loved he is in yours! <br /><br />Congratulations and God bless you all! God.IS.Good!!! <><<br /><br />Hugs,<br />TanyaTanyaLeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06273839306382041488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1103805355378856522.post-76147010631468886852010-04-22T19:34:03.412-07:002010-04-22T19:34:03.412-07:00Loved the reality of this post. So glad that Jaxo...Loved the reality of this post. So glad that Jaxon is a brave young man and that he is able to share this side of himself. I don't know if I could have been brave enough to do something like that....It is truly a God thing.<br />Love the pictures you posted.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356268221254384535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1103805355378856522.post-51925741166645651372010-04-22T18:25:53.042-07:002010-04-22T18:25:53.042-07:00I could not get through this without tears and I r...I could not get through this without tears and I read it twice and cried twice. He is a strong, brave young man to take this step into the unknown. WOW! What a blessing for him and for your family.<br /><br />I can't wait to see how he does when he gets home. =)<br /><br />Praying for you all!<br /><br />Amy <><living4him5https://www.blogger.com/profile/06409446148184863139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1103805355378856522.post-22765713645165387282010-04-22T16:19:37.895-07:002010-04-22T16:19:37.895-07:00Thank you so much for your honesty in posting the ...Thank you so much for your honesty in posting the emotions of the day. I had never thought of what this day must be like for an older child being adopted. Brave is truly the perfect world. May God continue to bless you and guide you as you parent this very brave "boy."Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16477315722996596587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1103805355378856522.post-61983068234642213442010-04-22T12:03:46.570-07:002010-04-22T12:03:46.570-07:00Mandi,
You have me crying here! Sweet brave boy! ...Mandi,<br />You have me crying here! Sweet brave boy! I am so happy for you and cant wait too meet both the boys when you get home!amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13480054558673667400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1103805355378856522.post-29420012685514911072010-04-22T09:36:36.655-07:002010-04-22T09:36:36.655-07:00well, i'm happy to see i'm not the only on...well, i'm happy to see i'm not the only one crying while reading this. i'm so inspired by both you & your husband - you're giving this young man an opportunity when no one else would. the older children are all too often forgotten. kudos to you & all the best!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00054727029977931956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1103805355378856522.post-73076086199056770112010-04-22T07:29:33.254-07:002010-04-22T07:29:33.254-07:00I'm at work crying. My son is also from Nanjin...I'm at work crying. My son is also from Nanjing ....all my emotions from 2 years ago just flooded back.<br />All our children are brave....Jaxon is a very special young man.<br /><br />Bless you and your family!nikimachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15723224557595414947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1103805355378856522.post-22165563784154777222010-04-22T06:12:30.726-07:002010-04-22T06:12:30.726-07:00What an incredible young man you have there! I do...What an incredible young man you have there! I don't think there's any need to tell you that the tears are flowing over here!!! I'll be lifting him up in prayer as he adjusts to his "new" life...but I will do so with the confidence that God CHOSE this life for him before the foundation of the world. Absolutely incredible...Tara Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12650391210454775068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1103805355378856522.post-59075462646179803592010-04-22T04:52:19.917-07:002010-04-22T04:52:19.917-07:00Oh Mandi, I'm emotional just reading this post...Oh Mandi, I'm emotional just reading this post. Wow..I can't even imagine doing what Jaxon did...Jaxon is beyond brave in my book...if there is such a thing. This is just so amazing. God surely has His hand all over this journey. I'm so glad Blake was able to go...what a wonderful experience for him, and having him be such a positive component and comfort for Jaxon is such a blessing.<br /><br />You all remain in our prayers.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />TamTamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15444310995105378298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1103805355378856522.post-87690154915526413002010-04-22T04:40:16.823-07:002010-04-22T04:40:16.823-07:00The mama in me just wants to squeeze Jaxon. Unlik...The mama in me just wants to squeeze Jaxon. Unlike the little ones, he knows exactly what is happening and processing all the emotions that go with it. Yes, your guide is so good to have explained your emotions to Jaxon. What a sensitive young man. He will flourish in your family. <br /><br />Wow! Is he ever handsome too! I think your gonna have to get him a big stick to keep the girls away. :0)MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499735966959925411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1103805355378856522.post-78508465679548140532010-04-22T04:08:46.135-07:002010-04-22T04:08:46.135-07:00I totally agree with Connie. It's so good that...I totally agree with Connie. It's so good that Jaxon got those emotions out right up front. You're off to a great start, Mandi! He is such a good looking young man!Lori at JOY Unspeakablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17777728713317034491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1103805355378856522.post-179401115263707852010-04-22T03:40:37.478-07:002010-04-22T03:40:37.478-07:00Mandi, you've brought me to tears. I was so e...Mandi, you've brought me to tears. I was so emotional on adoption day in Nanjing as well, and it's kind of scary knowing the child can say 'no.' I think it's a good think that Jaxon broke down! I'm so glad your guide was sensitive enough to understand why you were crying and explain it to Jaxon. If you ever want to skype to the boys can talk, we're here! God is so very good!!!Connie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03105757409356865785noreply@blogger.com