New bedrooms

Yesterday was a very difficult day. We had some issues that multiplied because the girls were pushing each other higher and higher. Susha was very difficult and angry. I had never seen her like that. I had a very difficult time (have a nice little scar to prove it) and first called my dear friend that is working through similar issues. She is always a blessing and her prayers always give me peace and remind me Who is in control.....

My second call was to my mom. I cried and was so tired and lost and did not know what to do. She let two of the girls stay the night (Chloe and Leah). Leah loved it and Susha was upset. I wrote a letter that I translated that explained that she could not stay the night because she disobeyed in the morning. (Really we just needed them separated for a bit. They are much better separated.) After Susha realized that acting mean turns out to not be in her favor, she was great. Leah was also very good for my mom and it gave Chloe and Leah time to bond and Sarah and Susha. Sarah and Susha decided to clean their room and it was amazing.

Mom drove Leah to school this morning and Susha was perfect without her sister there. It was peaceful and quiet. There was a program at school and Sarah sang and the children all were able to sit with me. It was wonderful. Susha saw Sarah on stage and asked, "That is my sister?" I answered yes and she smiled really big. Leah's classmates started the program and talked about the two new girls in school that spoke Russian and how they were learning some Russian words. They explained how to say, "Please" "Thank you " "I don't understand" and "Hello" in Russian. The girls smiled so big and their eyes were so huge.

After school we had occupation therapy for Jacob and the ladies were able to look at the girls a little. We will need more English before we can start. Then we went to a Mother/ Daughter banquet at my grandma's church. It is a small church and there were probably 25-30 ladies there, but one of them happened to be Russian. She was a foreign exchange student, that came back. She was very helpful and translated well for us. We talked about braces and how they hurt a little when they tighten them and phones and many other things. It was great to hear some of what they were thinking.

We decided that it was probably in the best interest of everyone that Leah and Susha not share a room. That way, things can be calmer at bedtime and there will not be loud Russian in the room where the little girls are trying to sleep. So we cleaned out the office (mostly; my crafting and sewing are still in there.) and put Leah's bed and dresser in there. They came home from school and Leah LOVED her room. She was thrilled. I tried to explain that the sewing and crafting was in there just until I could figure out a space for it, but she put a chair up to the table and said she liked it, this was her spot and that was mine. So after the little ones were in bed, Leah and I made beaded bracelets for her sisters and friends. It was a great night.

I cannot believe how much easier this night was. She even reminded me to pray with her after she asked for a hug. Susha also gave me a big hug and a smile and "I love you"

Nights like these remind me why we did this. I feel so blessed. Thank you Lord for Your strength and wisdom. I know I can do ANYTHING with YOUR help, please keep reminding me that.