Farmwife Darlene Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Our local newspaper did a story on 1of our sons. It ended up being a front page story. We are very proud of our DS and all of the accomplishments he has made so far. We know he has worked very hard to get to this point. We are also proud of our other children as well and their accomplishments. We are humbled by the outpouring of attention because I don't feel that we've done anything at all. DS and the others have done the work. God simply answered their prayers for parents to come and adopt them. Granted God did answer our prayers also at the same time with the way things worked out. All 3 children were required to appear in court before the Ukrainian judge and confirm to her(the judge) their understanding that they were being adopted and moved to a different country to live with us. To me this is representative of the modern pioneer spirit. Imagine leaving all of your friends, your native country, everything behind to travel with people that you've only known for 10-20 days to a new country, where you do not speak the language, you do not know the customs and you have no one but each other to rely on. You can't even run away to return back home because it's across an ocean! Everything was different - the food, the language, the people, the living conditions. You have no choice but to make things work. It's called life and living with the decisions that you make. There were some errors in the paper and I feel I need to correct them publicly. 1. I'm not an office manager - I am a receptionist - huge difference to 2.Their mom is confirmed dead and we aren't sure about their dad. We didn't do anything that thousands of people aren't doing everyday here in the US and abroad. We aren't any different than anyone else but we are just plain God fearing hard working country folks. We are blessed to share our lives with these brave young people and we pray that God will continue to guide and bless them all throughout their lives. I want to share the story with you because you have helped me get through some rough times with them. http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/315489 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Darlene, That is a wonderful story. I remember you adopting them and how excited you were. I can't believe he is 18 already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Thank you for sharing that fabulous story! Very, very heartwarming; God has blessed you all! Praise Him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyquilter Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 wow, what a great story, I can see why you are so proud of your kids, they sound like amazing people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 What a wonderful story. Your whole family has a right to be proud, what an achievement. I too remember when your told us about your adoption journey and agree with Heidi that it doesn't seem to be so long ago. Congratulations to you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 What a great story! And a great kid. It takes a lot of courage to make it through what he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Such a great story! - your whole family sounds very humble and deserving of the praise in the article. Wish you all the best in the future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 he is 18 already?? what an amazing story about him. you should be proud. God indeed blessed not only you and Allen...but also each of the 3 kids. thanks for sharing the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage Keepsakes Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Darlene, thank you for sharing this beautiful story about your children. You and Allen have done a wonderful job to all of them, in providing a warm secure family life to grow up in, which is evident by how successful they have become as young adults. Congratulations on the recognition this article has given. Rightly deserved to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Darlene, thanks for sharing that great story. I am so happy things are working out for him. We have friends who adopted two sisters from an orphanage in Russia about 19 yrs ago. Things have not worked out quite so well for the girls. The parents tried everything possible to help them adjust but it didn't happen for the oldest. She is diagnosed with "Reactive Attachment Disorder" meaning she can not let herself love anyone (including herself). Supposedly it is a result of the life she had before and during her stay in the orphanage. She came to the US at the age of four and her sister was two. No amount of love or money for treatment was spared. A fortune was spent on trying to help her. Praise God that there are parents like my friends and yourselves who are willing to give so much love, patience, energy and perserverence for these kids. You really are a special family!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Darlene, What a beautiful story! May God bless all of you and may the memory of his parents be eternal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Many years from now your kids--all of them--will be telling the story to their grandchildren of the journey that you all undertook. How three came from far away and grew and learned and loved--to join and make a different family. Your story is heartwarming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 What a wonderful story/. How can he be that old already? He is who he is because of who you are. May you all continue to be blessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmwife Darlene Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Lucy - I do know at Reactive Attachment Disorder. We are living through it right now with our DD. She is his sister. We have been blessed though because we found a therapist who is using a very new approach - one of love and boy has it worked for us! She has made progress. We've gone from suicidal/depression to tolerance and actually taking steps to accepting us! We're not where she wants to be or where we want to be. It is truly eye opening and I can only say that God is working to change me to be a better mom and better person through her. I hate that she has to suffer so that I can change but that is the way that I see it. I started reading a year ago when this all started and everything was awful but when I found this new person and what he advocates - it all just makes sense to me. I admit at first I didn't like it but then after prayer and reflection it all made sense. Sometimes I slip and act ugly but then I regroup and we start again. I'd be happy to pass along his website and information. Just email me or I can list it here. I'll keep them in my prayers. I know how hard it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Thank you for sharing your heartwarming story with us. All of you overcame many obstacles and it is a true testament of the power of faith and love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 very impressive article, I know you are very proud of him as well as your other children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Oh, Darlene, I will be praying for Katia and for you. What a generous heart you have! I'm sure you know what a difference you are making in these children's lives. God bless you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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