Pam Connell's comments

Sibling Issues in Adoption - Blog Entry

29 May 2007 08:53 PM

I figured that at least our son was putting his anger on the right people--we were responsible for the adoption, not our daughter, and we were the less vulnerable party for him to direct anger toward. How old is your son again?

Adopt a Child--or a Whale? - Blog Entry

18 May 2007 01:43 PM

You're absolutely that it's the children's feelings that matter. Even if others think it shouldn't be a big deal. Toi me the word "handicapped" sounds better than "disabled"--but it's what the individuals and the community affected prefer that matters.

Reasons I am glad I homeschool: Poor Judgement - Blog Entry

14 May 2007 06:01 PM

Good grief! I was freaked out enough that our school even had "lockdown drills" and all they do is practice locking the door and going to the back of the room away from windows! The younger kids aren't even really told why--just "in case of an unsafe situation outside".

Even for fire and earthquake drills (which are pretty serious business here on the West Coast), the first two per year the students are told what to expect and only after that might there be a surprise refresher drill.

Even if these staff members' action was appropriate--which it isn't--how could "practicing" on a trip help the kids know what to do in their school environment?

"Will you call me mommy?" - Blog Entry

10 May 2007 07:30 PM

I'm so grateful to everyone who cared for her. She can have both an umma and a mommy. Thanks so much for your comment.

Adjustment at Home - Blog Entry

07 May 2007 08:48 AM

It's so hard to watch them grieve. But I really do think the bond they had with their foster mothers helps them trust people in the long run. Congratulations and hang in there!

Children's Day - Blog Entry

04 May 2007 04:00 PM

Well--one of my kids wants to go to an all-day Girl Scout thing instead of our Korean Focus cultural day, the other is invited to two birthday parties, and the boy has a baseball game...life with three kids is definitely more complicated! There's the tension between wanting to insist on family and cultural stuff and not wanting them to hate it because they can't be with their friends. we are definitely making it a priority to reschedule a Children's Day soon, just for our family. Luckily we didn't have a precedent for gift-giving, which is a good thing since my kids often receive a little something on their homecoming anniversaries and Baptism anniversaries...it already seems like the parties and gift-giving never stops!

Enjoy your day.

Lance Armstong vs. The New York Marathon: The Results - Blog Entry

04 May 2007 12:22 AM

My husband looked at the monitor--not at me--and then informed me "that was a really strong contraction". Ya think???

Managing Adult ADHD - Blog Entry

04 May 2007 12:09 AM

That's great that you want to help your daughter-in-law. The magazine ADDitude has lots of advice for adults as well as children with ADD.

Good Bye and Thank You! - Blog Entry

30 Apr 2007 02:54 PM

I wanted to thank you for your adoption blogs as well, Melissa. God bless you and your precious family!

Adjustment at Home - Blog Entry

29 Apr 2007 08:20 PM

You and your family will definitely be in my prayers. Hang in there!