tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358641127105624698.post2627762247841546300..comments2023-06-15T09:26:21.762-05:00Comments on Hunter Family: Ryan HumorCarolinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17054169186337020355noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358641127105624698.post-45127755184845732402009-01-19T21:56:00.000-05:002009-01-19T21:56:00.000-05:00I'm so glad that Ryan is blogging, too. It's grea...I'm so glad that Ryan is blogging, too. It's great to read about the trip from his point of view. He writes so well. His pictures are great, too.Sharynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04879686697221769903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358641127105624698.post-4150278388251939832009-01-17T17:08:00.000-05:002009-01-17T17:08:00.000-05:00Oh what a cute story. All of your kiddos are so s...Oh what a cute story. All of your kiddos are so sweet and Rebecca's going to fit right in. I hope the outfit I got her fits. Glad you guys are in Guangzhou!fleur de lis cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16443780608035011730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358641127105624698.post-41560469205105222562009-01-17T16:37:00.000-05:002009-01-17T16:37:00.000-05:00Great photos, Carolin! I love how much Rebecca is...Great photos, Carolin! I love how much Rebecca is starting to love her new family. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for mentioning Ryan's blog! It's great! I really enjoy reading his view of China and the fun he is having.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014999447222122396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358641127105624698.post-75680932878314361502009-01-17T14:05:00.000-05:002009-01-17T14:05:00.000-05:00Hey Carolin,Just wanted you to know I am lurking. ...Hey Carolin,<BR/><BR/>Just wanted you to know I am lurking. :) The blog is great; your pictures are beautiful. It looks like Rebecca is fitting in well already. What a blessing! <BR/><BR/>I have been trying to wrap my head around how many seemingly insignificant and/or random events happened for your family to be completed with sweet little Rebecca. I keep thinking about the day you brought your dossier in for me to review. It's so overwhelming to think about how every little thing had to fall in to place for this to all happen! It makes me smile. <BR/><BR/>Congratulations!!!! <BR/>Love,<BR/>KatrinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358641127105624698.post-35202330996824158362009-01-17T13:29:00.000-05:002009-01-17T13:29:00.000-05:00How sweet that Rebecca has taken to Ryan! That is ...How sweet that Rebecca has taken to Ryan! That is a wonderful bond that they will always share. <BR/><BR/>Glad that your kids are enjoying the trip. Enjoy the rest of your stay!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13451044442403518093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358641127105624698.post-32884457368670437182009-01-17T12:16:00.000-05:002009-01-17T12:16:00.000-05:00Hey Carolin!Just got a chance to read most of your...Hey Carolin!<BR/><BR/>Just got a chance to read most of your posts. It looks like you're having an amazing time! Ryan's blog is so cute. Seems like he's taking everything in stride. Can't wait to see you guys!!!<BR/>AlisonAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460733525544430982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358641127105624698.post-17138733110910454322009-01-17T09:28:00.000-05:002009-01-17T09:28:00.000-05:00What a cute post about the kids running behind Rya...What a cute post about the kids running behind Ryan. <BR/><BR/>Would love to see a picture of all 3 together.<BR/><BR/>Is Rebecca the same height as Emma?<BR/><BR/>Still praying for you and can't wait to meet Little Rebecca.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17705818126491379212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8358641127105624698.post-86404630576900815382009-01-17T09:24:00.000-05:002009-01-17T09:24:00.000-05:00Hi...We adopted through AHH this past summer so I ...Hi...<BR/><BR/>We adopted through AHH this past summer so I knew about your adoption through the SN Yahoo Group, I actually e-mailed you once about my cousin Shannon who had been to Starfish Home and had pictures of Rebecca...<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I was just catching up on your posts and read where Rebecca is having a harder time attaching/bonding with you. I went through the same thing with Abby, age 6... It's been almost 6 months now and while I continue to see progress, it is slow. That is not meant to be a discouragement, but an encouragement that it will happen. Just keep loving her, but on her terms. If Abby doesn't want a hug, I don't force it, when it comes to 'motherly' things, I let her have her say so and then follow everything with, "That's ok, I love you forever." <BR/><BR/>One thing that helped tremendously is that no one in our family was allowed to do anything for her except me... If she wanted a drink of water, they sent her to me...food, she had to come to me...hurt, to me... We've been able to moderate that over time... <BR/><BR/>It's an incredible journey to watch the process of it happening. I shed a few tears through the process (quietly, in my room where she couldn't see) I didn't want to put any pressure on her to accept me. <BR/><BR/>But it is clearly happening, just the other day, she thought I was about to leave to take our older son somewhere and when I told her that our friend was taking him, she cheered!<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry this is so long but I didn't know how else to contact you... I guess it could be a non-issue since you haven't written about it in a few days, but just in case, I wanted to encourage you.<BR/><BR/>She is so adorable and it is so sweet how she is bonding with your other daughter. <BR/><BR/>Many blessings to you and your family,<BR/><BR/>Sharla<BR/>www.thehandsofthepotter.blogspot.comSharla M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06248810823104947450noreply@blogger.com