Ange-Laurette learned two dance routines for her May recital: Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel" and Madonna's "Vogue." Watching her up on stage with that bright smile after so much hard work was rejuvenating. It helped calm the stress of the end of the school year and start of summer.
To be honest, months 3-6 have been as tough as other adoptive parents have suggested they would be. The constancy of teaching and reteaching seems to have no end in sight....although we know there will be a day. Each new sport or vacation or other experience carries with it new rules and reminders. We are learning to treasure those quiet afternoons by our backyard pool where no words need to be spoken and their laughter fills the air. We forget to pray each morning for an extra helping of patience and gratitude. As well as Pierre and Ange-Laurette are adjusting, we simply forget the ocean of differences between their background, upbringing, and culture and ours. Pray that we keep this close to heart.
