Grief

Today started off a little rough for Lia. She's definitely going through some grief and although it's a part of the process, it's just so heartbreaking to watch. When we were in China, she would occasionally go up to young Chinese women and hold out her arms to be picked up ( I think they reminded her of her nannies). And now there's very few people in her life who resemble those she knew the most. Nor does she hear the familiar sounds of the only language she's known. Just strange people making strange noises. At times, she's a little fussy and clings to me. But the hardest part is when you look over at her and she's as quiet as can be but her dark little eyes are filling with tears for no apparent reason. She's just plain sad.

She did have a better evening and that was good to see. It's hard for the kids, too, when she's sad, so I'm thankful for her playfulness tonight because it made them feel better, too. It's all a part of the ups and downs of adjusting.

We know can't rush her through this process but by His grace we pray we can continue to love her through it.

Some of her late afternoon smiles

And a close up

Playing with big brother Alex for a few minutes...this was very nice to see!

And when I say "big" brother, I mean it! Look how he dwarfs her!