tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post8639465591131192240..comments2023-03-23T07:28:52.593-06:00Comments on SwensenSays: A Week in the Life of an American Child . . . Man, I’m ExhaustedAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05883497926821516943noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-34660230632875828052009-11-09T17:48:55.959-07:002009-11-09T17:48:55.959-07:00Wow! What a week. I'm sure you're absolu...Wow! What a week. I'm sure you're absolutely exhausted, physically and emotionally. What an insightful way to blog so we could see the week through the girls' eyes. We're praying for you through this adjustment time.Amy Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13767327241249058660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-55762186739932881232009-11-05T22:01:24.350-07:002009-11-05T22:01:24.350-07:00Thank you so much for taking the time for another ...Thank you so much for taking the time for another update. I've been anxiously waiting to hear how things have been going.Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983032414628219339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-13660343901755218482009-11-05T19:08:07.161-07:002009-11-05T19:08:07.161-07:00You are Just AMAZING Em! I really look up to you!...You are Just AMAZING Em! I really look up to you! I love reading you posts, they are so detailed and fun to read! I have a pass to the rec Center, if you ever need me to take them swimming I would be happy to do so! <br /> LauraEnjoying Our Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14812231157982311182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-80819451426979391822009-11-05T16:32:25.355-07:002009-11-05T16:32:25.355-07:00How INSANE that Halloween was their first experien...How INSANE that Halloween was their first experience in America! Oh man. This post is a treasure, friend :)Corinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741365928762676938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-63568675601214232052009-11-05T15:34:10.315-07:002009-11-05T15:34:10.315-07:00just what i've been hoping to read on your blo...just what i've been hoping to read on your blog for the past week! thanks for the very satisfying update. xoxomabeybowmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00775209743330624627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-28163436635425775312009-11-05T12:59:30.469-07:002009-11-05T12:59:30.469-07:00Thank you for the update! My kids want to video c...Thank you for the update! My kids want to video chat again. Wish we were there to experience you all as a new family!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928734560891085519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-61928821771388946152009-11-05T12:57:35.634-07:002009-11-05T12:57:35.634-07:00So glad everyone is home safe and sound and you ar...So glad everyone is home safe and sound and you are all beginning your life together as a family.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399727373526271156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-71672534931630108342009-11-05T10:01:48.463-07:002009-11-05T10:01:48.463-07:00Em, you are so attentive to seeing through the eye...Em, you are so attentive to seeing through the eyes of each of your children.... and doing that IS exhausting! Having a big family is always an adjustment because the pace is go go go but I totally see you up for the challenge in an awesome way. (But being sick does hinder things a bit.) <br /><br />I just keep thinking about how beautiful they are. The pictures did not do them justice.<br /><br />The making yourself left in talk is one I seem to give a lot, but goes unheeded. I'm glad to see Jasper taking on his new roles and your being supportive of him will go a long way, I'm sure. <br /><br />And Ruby? She is key to all of this. Children take cues from each other and in ways where adults don't belong. Ruby is mature and smart for her age and was prepared all her life for this purpose, too. <br /><br />Your family amazes me. St-EEVe, too. It sounds as though everything is going as it should and to be expected and it won't be long before some of the kinks iron out. You won't squash their heritage in the meantime, that is clear because you are sensitive to it. Taking them to the African Shops is brilliant! See? This is going to work out in it's own way.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15222680974917668067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-35708084843138354642009-11-05T09:54:10.563-07:002009-11-05T09:54:10.563-07:00Okay, so I guess I never thought of it quite like ...Okay, so I guess I never thought of it quite like that. I'm sure it's somewhat of a scary ride for the girls. What is coming of the age difference for Saffron? Are you going to start her in school soon? Does she need all kinds of imunizations? Sounds like Willa will have an easier time of it. You are a trooper. Just when you thought things would get better by being home, you are now home and that brings a whole new set of conflicts. You are strong and will get through this rough little patch. And when you look back you will see that it was only a LITTLE PATCH. Love you guys! Thanks for the update.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588642023533731552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-76333156490571055092009-11-05T09:08:29.611-07:002009-11-05T09:08:29.611-07:00It's so good to get and up date. I'm glad...It's so good to get and up date. I'm glad everyone made it back safely. <br /><br />Sorry to hear the you aren't feeling well. Mom's shouldn't be allowed to get sick. Get well soon.Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04717118802026022434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-87848747746504540692009-11-05T08:57:04.179-07:002009-11-05T08:57:04.179-07:00Thank you for the terrific up-date! I wish I coul...Thank you for the terrific up-date! I wish I could be a "fly on the wall" and see these great experiences occur. Your descriptions are wonderful and so vivid. Thanks. We're very pleased that you are all back together again. We love our new grand-daughters. We love all of you!!Karlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17213014588760102158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-70342284298196738492009-11-05T08:39:46.421-07:002009-11-05T08:39:46.421-07:00Emily,
So glad your family is finally together!!!...Emily,<br /><br />So glad your family is finally together!!! I enjoyed reading about the girls' first few days. I can't help but day dream about what it will be like when I bring my 7 year old home for the first time. Thanks for the wonderful updateTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974067721285223043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-23089832508881408002009-11-05T07:25:16.162-07:002009-11-05T07:25:16.162-07:00Great Post. Do you think things will get easier a...Great Post. Do you think things will get easier and easier as time goes on?it's just lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03278961684610027843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-61818587611514267482009-11-04T22:58:39.153-07:002009-11-04T22:58:39.153-07:00I knew that you were busy...but...WOW! I am sure ...I knew that you were busy...but...WOW! I am sure this adjustment phase will slowly become routine and things will be better. I am sorry we missed the airport, the kids have been sick and I knew that you didn't want to come home and deal with that too. We think of you often and hope to be of assistance when needed. Thanks for your post! Lots of Love.Jennifer Brunerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17801112949465964676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-51279285949293279642009-11-04T19:17:22.100-07:002009-11-04T19:17:22.100-07:00Emily,
You are such an amazing mother! What an a...Emily, <br /><br />You are such an amazing mother! What an amazing week it has been for them. I could picture it through their eyes, thanks to your blog:)<br /><br /> I thought they fit in so well on Sunday. They were so cute standing up front singing a primary song with hand puppets. <br /><br />I am glad your whole family is back together under one roof!Sovic Clanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01270494507392972917noreply@blogger.com