tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858377463839794194.post1717027340893974285..comments2023-06-15T03:02:04.326-07:00Comments on Ladybugs & Dragonflies: Learning to Like Living in HollandMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11892129929305147731noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858377463839794194.post-55356967846529379642008-09-09T13:28:00.000-07:002008-09-09T13:28:00.000-07:00Thanks so much for sharing this post Mary. I alway...Thanks so much for sharing this post Mary. I always enjoy reading your insights into adoption.<BR/>Jenny G.<BR/>From CCAIWC group<BR/>(still waiting for our first child from this list!)Jen & Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09812032451646201719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858377463839794194.post-59155813332529812092008-09-06T17:59:00.000-07:002008-09-06T17:59:00.000-07:00MJ has senory issues as well-Senory issues are not...MJ has senory issues as well-Senory issues are not fun but I am glad she doesn't have something worse this poor girl has been throught to much in her poor little life! I am so glad you two found each other-What a great Mommy you are and a good friend!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10611309167010819390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858377463839794194.post-39013537044803767772008-09-06T12:50:00.000-07:002008-09-06T12:50:00.000-07:00What a wonderful story!! I will never forget your ...What a wonderful story!! I will never forget your Forever Family Day. Your Livie has come a long way and is so very blessed by the mother that God has given her. Isn't it just the best to hear your children sing? Have a fabulous weekend!!! Hugs from St. Louis!Faith, Hope, and Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813416716908003975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858377463839794194.post-73949873761721292272008-09-05T13:40:00.000-07:002008-09-05T13:40:00.000-07:00I am so glad Livie is doing well with OT. My daug...I am so glad Livie is doing well with OT. My daughter does OT, PT and speech. While I never expected to spend so much time with so many specialists, I am very thankful that there are professionals who can help and make such a big difference in our lives.<BR/><BR/>There is a great program called Handwriting Without Tears that our OT is using with my daughter. You can find HWT online and their materials are relatively inexpensive and easy to follow. We also play with clay a lot to help with muscle strength and do art class through our rec center.<BR/><BR/>As Livie gets older, you may find support in the public school system. In some places you can start getting services through the school system when your child is as young as three. <BR/><BR/>Also, is it possible that Livie is allergic to gluten and that the allergy causes the seizures? My niece has similar sounding issues and a gluten free diet seems to have help. <BR/><BR/>Wishing you and Livie all the best. I know it can be scary, but you are doing a great job!<BR/><BR/>CeciliaItty Bitty Ladybughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691629835581500586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858377463839794194.post-17208567869469887792008-09-04T22:46:00.000-07:002008-09-04T22:46:00.000-07:00Hey Mary,I am so happy to read your post and hear ...Hey Mary,<BR/>I am so happy to read your post and hear that Livie is doing so well with Roni.<BR/><BR/>She has helped both Hansen and Aimee to become more co-odinated and confident when faced with their SPD issues. I cannot praise Roni or the others in her office enough. They are angels on earth and anyone who adopts any child regardless of circumstance or who has that gut feleing about a birth child (like Aimee) should get an OT eval within a few months of coming home. The earlier SPD is addressed the quicker and more effective the recovery can be. <BR/>Livie and Aimee are so alike in many ways. For me the biggest relief was realizing the kids could not help it. I spent too long yelling at them to 'think or be careful'. With therapy our lives are much calmer and there is a lot less yelling. Not to mention the lack of bruises and bumps from those 'moving' walls.<BR/>Give Liv a big hug and say Ni Hao from Shanghai. we love you guys.<BR/>BTW: please send everyone at Miss Roni's that we said hi too.<BR/><BR/>PS: Holland was not a place I wanted to visit, but once you accept it as home, life is full of beautiful tulips that brighten your life. I remember reading that poem when I was researching and it really hit home.We5Choishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05656458370422776396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858377463839794194.post-47640288605296985202008-09-04T10:43:00.000-07:002008-09-04T10:43:00.000-07:00Mary -I loved this post, there is a romanticized v...Mary -<BR/><BR/>I loved this post, there is a romanticized view of adoption and the reality many times looks nothing like the version others percieve to be truth.<BR/><BR/>I wish Livie well and am thrilled the seizures are not there and that OT is making a big difference. I am thankful for you that some of the other alternatives were not what plagued sweet Livie. God does have His hand firmly planted on our children and will guide your heart to do what is best for her.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing:)<BR/><BR/>HeatherHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089748446952275001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858377463839794194.post-50764530269382241942008-09-03T19:22:00.000-07:002008-09-03T19:22:00.000-07:00Wow, Mary! So glad to hear that Livie is getting ...Wow, Mary! So glad to hear that Livie is getting better and that it was not anything more serious! And you are amazing, you persisted and kept at it until you found out what it was and now it seems like she is in the best possible hands with Roni. Can't wait to meet this woman, since we will undoubtedly need her too, and yes, we are on our way to Holland as well! Get the Tulips ans the wooden clogs ready! : )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06772166395449341678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858377463839794194.post-6714953580294756502008-09-02T07:06:00.000-07:002008-09-02T07:06:00.000-07:00Livie was so meant to be with you, it was you who ...Livie was so meant to be with you, it was you who she was destined to watch over her and protect her. She is such a beautiful girl and her smile just takes your breath away. Yes, God had the plans and although I love Italy as well Holland is a wonderful place to be in... Our little Madison will also have to go through extended neurological tests to find out about her condition. Because of you and everyone who shares their stories of love we are trying to prepare ourselves for either country... with all our love<BR/>Heidy, Joey and soon to be MadisonHeidy, Joey and Madisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18405136075066615858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858377463839794194.post-13743492513819494292008-09-01T20:29:00.000-07:002008-09-01T20:29:00.000-07:00One of the reasons that I respect you so much is t...One of the reasons that I respect you so much is that you do not put your head in the sand. There is no progress made in life by doing that. I am so happy to hear of the progress made with Roni. She is an amazing and gifted therpist and your precious girl will blossom under her care.<BR/><BR/>I live in Holland too and I like it just fine ;-)Life with JJ, Starr and Spicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08314621220679518722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858377463839794194.post-81892900837515388632008-09-01T20:21:00.000-07:002008-09-01T20:21:00.000-07:00I have to admit I was afraid there was going to be...I have to admit I was afraid there was going to be a different end to your post, and I am SO HAPPY to hear that Livie is FINE! I've heard such positive things about Roni and I'm sure Livie will flourish. She is a beautiful child and a very lucky one to have your Family to help her to achieve everything in life.Candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06295079361015465331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858377463839794194.post-86974443314751208192008-09-01T18:47:00.000-07:002008-09-01T18:47:00.000-07:00I am so glad that Roni is helping Livie and so man...I am so glad that Roni is helping Livie and so many of our FCC children (including Yasmin). Thank you for your candor and for being so open to tell the truth publicly in your blog. I wish all the best for you and your family! :o) <BR/>Hugs,<BR/>MinoucheMinouchehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459329291999832724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858377463839794194.post-22567253323768677362008-09-01T17:27:00.000-07:002008-09-01T17:27:00.000-07:00I was reading your posts and muttered "thank God i...I was reading your posts and muttered "thank God it's normal!" and then muttered "I wonder if she has sensory issues like Kerri?" and then kept reading to find out yes. <BR/>Jean helped me a great deal with this and recommended some great books, which you probably already have. Therapy helped Kerri in Fla, but we went without while we awaited our residency and insurance coverage here in Canada. However, Kerri still works on her trampoline and we are ready to start OT again soon.<BR/>I am so happy to hear it is not a tumor, or CP or anything horrible. This can be dealt with and you are doing the right thing sending her to therapy. To this day, Kerri is "klutzy", but not alot of people see her as anything but normal, and Livie will do wonderfully, with G-d's will and Roni's help!<BR/>Huge hugs. You all were meant to be together!Vivian Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901008350652019275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-858377463839794194.post-44114116412774584882008-09-01T10:12:00.000-07:002008-09-01T10:12:00.000-07:00I would have to say that we are all blessed to hav...I would have to say that we are all blessed to have your Livie in our lives. She is a very special girl who charms us all once she is comfortable in her surroundings. I'm so happy to hear that Roni is helping Livie.Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445009162437948172noreply@blogger.com