Julia has teeth! Upon arriving at the Baby Home this morning, Julia's caretaker showed me that her two front bottom teeth have broken through the gums! That's the good news. The bad news is that she has diarrhea, a fever and she is very uncomfortable. She cried on and off throughout my visit and it was nearly unbearable because there was nothing I could do to soothe her. She went back to the infirmary where they are monitoring her temperature and hopefully keeping her comfortable. So the first picture is of Julia, teething.
The next picture is the worst one in the series of me and the BEST one of Julia. Isn't that motherhood in a nutshell? And the last photograph is a shot from our balcony window, the scene Bruce and I and now "I" look out on everyday. It is a picture that we never want to forget. I just wish that I could include the sounds (Russian and Kazak), smells (boiled meat, open air barbecue, fresh bread, sour milk and old clothes!) and tastes (indescribable) of Kostanai!
In my ninth week in Kazakhstan, I am just now realizing that my ability to sustain positivity and a sense of adventure comes solely from the security of knowing that Bruce and Austin are taking care of our lives back home while preparing for Julia's arrival and my return with anticipation and love. This security is magnified by the love and support from our families and dear and loyal friends who are "keeping a light on" for us as well. Your love is the miracle, the muscle, the motivation and the meaning. Bruce and I both want you all to know how much we love you back!
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Dear ones, These photos and the update brought the tears. Seeing you as you are, (great photo) - and looking at you being "MOM" - comforting an uncomfortable daughter -"the life experience" made me well up with tears. I'm thinking of the teething rings - we put into the freezer - the drops we put on the gums - the shoulders we make available - that have teeth marks - the drool - the sickness and -the tears. Through each change - growth - stretching - and hopefully we're better people. Then we turn around - and a it's a new challenge. Your strength of character and devotion - being her Mom! You are there with her and for her, making her future - setting the foundation, and solving the problems that you can to improve her life. Your Julia - your family - your friends- Love to you - your Home Team -T&D
As you know you may use a teething cloth or a wash cloth which is wetted and then put in the freezer.
Love to you.
We are all looking out for you!
N
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