There really aren’t any words that adequately describe the joy of meeting a new grandchild, especially one as beautiful and wonderful as little Meera. Of course I’m biased and presumably most grandparents feel the same way. Still…..
And the boys are as amazing as ever. Honestly, how many just four-year-olds do you know who can hit a ball all the way across the yard (both of them), steal bases (Owen mostly—pretty funny), execute nearly perfect dives (Owen), practice the crawl (Kyle), and be incredibly gentle with a tiny baby? Perhaps just as remarkable, sit quietly in the back seat while grandpa and grandma spend over an hour lost in the countryside, never complaining for an instant? And then thanking us for taking them?! No kidding.
There was only one troubling moment while in a convenience store paying for cookies and encountering color negativity. Fortunately that was offset by distinct approval on the part of one who asked about the boys’ parentage and was told about their adoption. We can hope that seeing these boys with their parents sets such a good example that it will change the way some people think.
I simply don’t know how Heather and Braydon manage everything and manage with patience and grace. It is truly incredible. But I do know that it leaves me more determined than ever to continue working toward a sustainable future for all of them.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Guest Blog Post from G'amma – First visit!
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Here's a question for G'amma, Heather or Braydon: How do you feel about people approaching you when you are out in public to ask about the boys? We are considering adoption and I am now seeing people out and about whom I'd like to approach and ask questions. I don't want to be rude, so thus far I have kept my questions to myself.
Enjoy your time together!
Erin
What a nice post. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Erin -
We're always happy to talk to people about adoption and our family and I would hope you would feel comfortable coming up to us to talk to us! Now of course, like any family, when we're someplace and have two crazy boys who are acting up, that's probably not the best time... ;)
The issue we confront is not one of people coming up to us, it's one of subtle (and not so subtle) racism. We've written about it before, but in general there are places and peopls you just get a feeling about. We feel these things are "not family friendly" and that really means for our family. When the boys were littler, we said it was "not bambino friendly". We try to identify and avoid those places.
:)
Braydon
I was delighted to be able to talk to the woman with a positive attitude who simply wanted to know more (the boys were off bouncing). With the convenience store clerk, words would have been pointless. It might have helped to show that the boys were respectful and well behaved.
Gail
Thanks, Braydon. I will look for your posts on racism. We live in a community with few people of color. We are concerned about that issue, but hope by bringing a child into the community we will be educating others.
I hope Meera is doing well and look forward to getting to know your family better through this blog.
Erin
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