tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7276971560557266851.post3286491258276142116..comments2023-09-18T09:00:20.918-07:00Comments on getting our girl home: It Happened TodayLesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05124878556313586045noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7276971560557266851.post-79735056610067985042012-01-17T17:06:02.649-08:002012-01-17T17:06:02.649-08:00This post made me smile. Yes, this question is one...This post made me smile. Yes, this question is one that can make you take a step back if it catches you off guard. You sound as if you did just fine.<br /><br />Since all four of our boys are adopted we chose to simply tell our boys THEIR story often. The boys have learned their special story that contains simple and basic birth mom/dad info like . . . they couldn't take care of you, so God gave you a new mommy and daddy that will love and take care of you always. My boys are so accustomed to hearing "THEIR" own story that they just smile when they hear someone ask. Generally children have the beautiful story of being carried in a mama's tummy and the long wait and then they were born and . . . <br /><br />Telling your child her very own story will become very special to her. She will soon be able to help you tell her story and know without a doubt that God chose her Mommy and Daddy for her and God chose her for her Mommy and Daddy. You can also tell her how you waited and waited to be able to hold her in your arms, hug and give her kisses.<br /><br />As far as talking to other children about Jillian and adoption . . . don't let it worry you. Simply tell them Jillian was a special gift from God. You are her Mama and little Jillian may not have grown in your tummy . . . but she certainly grew in your heart!<br /><br />Much love,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com