Tonight I watched Like Dandelion Dust with the older kids. Wow, is it even more powerful the second time you watch it. Ever since John and I came home from our date night back in October, the girls have been wanting to watch it. Today my Mom came over for a visit and brought us the movie as a belated Christmas gift. Thanks Mom. I knew that the movie would be emotional for my girls given that it made me cry buckets back then, but I didn't realize until I was watching it-- just how emotional. I cried even bigger buckets tonight-- as did Annalyn who sat next to me. Though there was a time or two that I felt like maybe I shouldn't have let them watch it-- deep down I know it is part of the healing process for them. Heck-- even I related to the story and characters.
Every movie we have watched as a family that had an adoption theme has turned out to be a good thing for our family-- and I suspect that this will be no different. I share this because all too often I hear from other adoptive parents that movies such as these are a trigger for their children and so they avoid them like the plague. We don't.
It is late, and Annalyn, Rachel, and I barely scratched the surface discussing this movie before I asked them to call it a night. Emotionally they need a good nights sleep, and frankly, I need God's wisdom to say the right words. Aww, how I trust that they'll come with the morning's dawn.
It was absolutely precious how Annalyn reached out to give me not one, but two extra hugs tonight.
17 inspiring thoughts:
Hi Christine,
I find your blog really inspiring. i hope one day to be in a financial position where my husband and i can adopt too.
I wanted to ask you if you have heard of Anton? He is a 1 year old Russian baby who was abandoned at birth. He has a skin disease called EB. Right now he is at a hospital with a one-on-one nurse but he is very close to being moved to an orphanage. Because of his skin condition, being moved to an orphanage would be very dangerous for him.
This babies story weighs heavy on my heart. I am guessing that many of your blog readers have adopted or want to adopt or know other people who want to adopt. Please help spread this information to anyone you might know that could help little Anton!
http://helpanton.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Help-Anton/142880872427136
http://patriceandmattwilliams.blogspot.com/2011/02/please-help-save-anton.html
I know that there are so many children who need forever families, and i almost feel bad praying that this specific one finds a home, but from what i understand of his condition, being transferred from the hospital to an orphanage will be very dangerous for him. If you could spread the word perhaps he can find a family :)
Thank you
Bethany
Aww. I'm so glad you got to spend that precious moment with your girls. I'm sure those subjects can be hard to discuss. I know God will help you find the right words to say!
Hi. I just wanted to say that I think you're a terrific mother. I have to know, though. How are you able to adopt so many children and manage such a huge family?? I imagine that the older kids help out a lot with the younger ones, so that must help with the 'work' part of it, but how are you able to afford taking care of so many kids??
Also, I was wondering if I could see some of the older pictures of your family (the goodwidgets ones). I don't have an account, but is there a way that I can view the photos without the account??
Christine....love all the pics and updates.....but broke my right hand so won´t be able to comment as i like.....writing witrh one fingewr with left hand is the pits!!!
hugs..
I agree.. we talk and watch about anything adoption related whenever we can... I too thinks it adds to healing... for many of them it makes them feel less alone. I teared up when I read about Annalyn reaching out to you.. Have a great day!
I got that book for Christmas~ loved it! :)
I have it on my netflix list.
I think I agree with you. Adopted children have to face the fact that they are adopted, and by creating ways to do this throughout their childhood, I think they will be more wellrounded when they reach adulthood.
We don't avoid the movies, but we have to make sure our kids are watching with us so we can work through the emotions together. If we don't we get a huge backlash of emotions directed at us.
Where in the world can I get to watch this movie? Any suggestions?
I'm adding this to my Netflix queue right now!
Hi Christine!! We watched the movie last night with our girls and we were all in tears, even Keith!! Our girls had a lot of questions and we were able to talk about a lot of the issues the movie brings up. Very good movie!!!!
I tend to agree with you. It is not generally the things thatI EXPECT to be triggers that are. I actually think that movies the kids can relate to make them feel MORE comfortable.
That said, I avoid things that are too upsetting. I just can't take it anymore, somehow.
I've been wanting to watch that too! I didn't realize it was out to rent/buy, will definitely have to check into it!
Wow, you are made of tough stuff! I couldn't even handle the preview. :)
I haven't seen it yet, but have read the book. And boy, did I bawl. It was thought-provoking, heart-wrenching, and touching. I was reading the last couple of chapters at a salon and just cried and cried. The stylist was a little uncomfortable, but I didn't care because I just HAD to finish!
Hi!I have seen where films have been used as a form of therapy for individual with mental health issues. I feel this film will be good for members of the adoption triad who are sruggling with adoption issues. Thanks for sharing, Pat
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