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Between major discipline issues and the approach of Holy Week, it's been hard to blog. But I have a little time today.Last summer, I ordered a conference report from FRUA (Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption). One of the articles addresses the educational needs of internationally-adopted children. I found the opening sentence quite interesting:
"Children who have been institutionalized present a complex array of abilities and disabilities related to the acquisition of academic and life skills."
Abilites and disabilities. There is acknowledgement here that while difficult situations in one's life often lead to great challenges ("disabilities"), they also provide opportunities for growth ("abilities"). That's a good lesson for me to remember.
posted by Stahlkes @ 11:06 AM
2 Comments:
Been praying for you, knowing that your silence usually means intense issues in your family's life. Thanks for always sharing your insights, as well as words of encouragement for all parents everywhere...no matter how "old" their kiddos have become!
Your Colorado Cuz
Intense is definitely correct. Thank you for your prayers.
Mary
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