A Letter from a Parent..

People that know our family, know that we've built our family through International Adoption.  Its a Blessing to beyond words for us, this family we have.  As with all families, like is not always a Rose garden.  It is no different in our family.  The primary challenges we face are not exclusive to families with Internationally adopted children, or adopted or foster children.  But the are more common within that group of families.

Life is a roller coaster.  It can be fast and furious.  It can be filled with anticipation, like just before the ride starts. Or relief, like after the ride is over.  What happens inside a home, that is not seen by everyone can sometimes be very different than what outsiders get to see.

Parents and children may seem aloof (not sure I have every used that in a sentence until now).  People, friends, and groups that were seen more regularly might not be seen much.  Routine restaurants and activities might not be so routine anymore.  There can be a great many explanations behind that.  But I would like to share this letter.  It was written by many Parents of Trauma (sorta a phrase that is used in the community).  It shares things in a way that few can express, certainly better that I could have expressed.

Peace