Anyone who knows Mandy well knows that if she is quiet, well, there is probably something heavy on her mind/heart. This is one of those times. My apologies to friends, family, people who follow this website (I think there is a small handful) who check in looking for news, specifically good news which everyone loves to hear.
I am not without good news. Herlande and Bernard are doing really well! The little quadlets are having lots of fun together; Herlande, Rose, Bernard and Finn are always into mischief together. They play hard, they fight hard. It is all the great stuff that makes a big family so appealing and I feel like quite a lucky Mother to have such a group of bandits under my care. We were going to school but about three weeks ago I was at a point where it was too much (for me!) with everything going on in our home. I was attending school with Herlande everyday and there was just too many people around for my liking. Sound silly? Well then you must be an extrovert. I am not. Too many questions to answer, everyone was curious about our family and with good reason I suppose. But with all the stuff going on in our lives, the adjusting and settling, the growing pains we were experiencing as a family ...I was tired of telling people everything was "great, wonderful, awesome" and "your right, we did do such a blessed thing by bringing these children into our lives" (I never say the second one, in case you don't understand my sense of humour). What can I say? Life is heavy at times. I am moving through it (thanks to some wonderful support) s l o w l y otherwise I would not be sitting here writing this out for you today.
I am not up to sharing the bad news guys. That will wait for another time when I can find the words.
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Thinking about you, Mandy.
Oh Mandy, I'm sorry that there is even any bad news. I really am. I'm thinking about you...a lot. ((HUGS))
oh my. my heart goes out to you. i do hope things will improve for you!
You are all in my thoughts...Erin
Mandy
I have been thinking about you a lot. From my fostering days I know it is tough, so I've especially been wondering how your transition is going! I've emailed a few times from my new email addy but not heard back, I really hope things improve and if you ever need a supportive ear, then email me!
Hi Mandy I have been checking in to see how you are all doing. Sorry things have been so rough - hugs as you find your new normal.
Hi Mandy,
So glad you were able to report some good news. I have been very worried about you and check all the time to see if you have posted. It seems your bad news is weighing very heavy on you. I can only hope that you will soon be in a better place with it all. Stay strong pretty lady!
The first six months are HELL. Okay, maybe that's an exaggeration- the first three months are hell, the next three purgatory, and then things seem to normal out, kind of!
Hang in there! It's a lot of work and very emotionally exhausting for everyone but oh so worth it! Man, and my oldest was only three when she came home and I thought THAT was rough! Hang in there!
Mandy
Just wanted to let you know you are still in my thoughts and prayers!(((hugs)))
I'm away from later this week caring for children who are dying -palliative care program for orphans, so if I can't check in for a few weeks please don't think I don't care!
Do hope you can find the right path/choices/system/way for your family! ((((hugs)))
Oh Mandi,
I have been thinking of you guys all the time! I really want to go see Sex in the City 2!!! If it comes here do you want to go with me??? Maybe we both need a night out!! We would love to have a family bbq! I sent an invite to our solstice/ Honey's 1st bday party. It's next weekend! I hope you guys can come!!!
I can't imagine how overwhelmed you must get! Please know I am here for you, however or whatever you need. Call any time if you need an ear. Sounds like times have been tough and I had gathered that when we hadn't heard from you. I check this blog all the time in hopes of an update! :)
I do hope things get better and I'm sure they will. I can only read between the lines on your post and imagine things are tough with our little Lovely. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Please call so we can go and see a movie ( Eclipse is coming soon :) I would really love a night out!!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox Jenny
Hey Mandy!
Just checking on ya! Hope all is going well. Update us all soon.
XOXO,
JG
Just checking too ! xxx
Hi Mandy ...
Well, I am loving you from afar ... sending you and yours some virtual hugs. xoxo
Here is the thing ... people are SO curious about families like ours ... and some curiosity is okay. But you are SO right in wanting your space ... and some questions/comments deserve a smack. Period. I find that when I take the time (but taking time for this is not always an option) to give some sort of remark that lets the person know to back off --- but in as gentle of a manner as possible --- they get it --- and then I am free to just BE.
Anyway --- am thinking of you. xo
Hope everything is ok, you havent posted in a long time x
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