What's up now? Okay, so now that all of the celebrating is over, some may be asking "what has life really been like the last two months at the Strawn household with a new toddler who speaks an entirely different language and has had so many things to adjust to?" Well, the first month is a blur, so I can't really remember what it was like. However, I can say that I truly appreciated the meals that were brought those first couple of weeks. That was a big blessing! Thanks to our the adoption group and Walker care group for organizing that! Even with all that good food, I did manage to loose a few pounds du
ring that time. So, yes, we have had our challenges with the arrival of a new international toddler in the household of "older" parents. However, Rosa has been a trooper attending all of Ben's ballgames and going with the flow. We are very fortunate that she bonded with me right away, but bonding with the boys took some time. Now, after seven weeks (is that a God-thing or what....holy number and all....ha!), she is loving them both! Ben is becoming such a great big brother...it really has been an amazing transformation. Yes, we have our
toddler moments, including boxes of tissues stuffed in vents and other things of that fun nature that we won't go into. We have enjoyed watching Rosa as she delights in the simple things of life that we take for granted: washing her little dishes in running water over and over again; hanging up her many clothes in her "own" closet; and organizing her tiny pairs of shoes. She has had such fun running through the fall leaves and adorning the Christmas tree with her ornaments
(the same ones we have had
put up for her for four years are finally being put on the tree!!!) Rosa has a unique personality, provides lots of drama, and is full of energy. She is so much more than we ever expected in an adopted child. I have heard it said that "God's way is the safe way. The only peaceful way in this chaotic world". I truly believe that now. But then I probably would have said I believed it before this journey too. I suppose now it is just a deeper belief. "
If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your righteousness like the waves of the sea." Isaiah 48:18
What's up now? Okay, so now that all of the celebrating is over, some may be asking "what has life really been like the last two months at the Strawn household with a new toddler who speaks an entirely different language and has had so many things to adjust to?" Well, the first month is a blur, so I can't really remember what it was like. However, I can say that I truly appreciated the meals that were brought those first couple of weeks. That was a big blessing! Thanks to our the adoption group and Walker care group for organizing that! Even with all that good food, I did manage to loose a few pounds du
ring that time. So, yes, we have had our challenges with the arrival of a new international toddler in the household of "older" parents. However, Rosa has been a trooper attending all of Ben's ballgames and going with the flow. We are very fortunate that she bonded with me right away, but bonding with the boys took some time. Now, after seven weeks (is that a God-thing or what....holy number and all....ha!), she is loving them both! Ben is becoming such a great big brother...it really has been an amazing transformation. Yes, we have our 
toddler moments, including boxes of tissues stuffed in vents and other things of that fun nature that we won't go into. We have enjoyed watching Rosa as she delights in the simple things of life that we take for granted: washing her little dishes in running water over and over again; hanging up her many clothes in her "own" closet; and organizing her tiny pairs of shoes. She has had such fun running through the fall leaves and adorning the Christmas tree with her ornaments (the same ones we have had 
put up for her for four years are finally being put on the tree!!!) Rosa has a unique personality, provides lots of drama, and is full of energy. She is so much more than we ever expected in an adopted child. I have heard it said that "God's way is the safe way. The only peaceful way in this chaotic world". I truly believe that now. But then I probably would have said I believed it before this journey too. I suppose now it is just a deeper belief. "If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your righteousness like the waves of the sea." Isaiah 48:18
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