by Amy
Well, after much anticipation, Savannah's birthday is finally here, but it's going a little differently than expected.... After webcam-ing with Papa and Nana and eating a yummy birthday breakfast of eggs and bacon that her daddy fixed, while talking on the phone to the Kimbells, my daughter threw up. My poor girl... We had a fun day planned including going to a local lake, eating hot dogs for lunch and pizza for dinner followed by a butterfly birthday cake. Instead, Savannah is sitting on the couch, covered by a blanket, watching a movie (Cinderella III, a gift from Peter.)
I have to admit I have been a little concerned about this birthday. Last year, Savannah had a princess birthday party with several of her fiends, her grandma, and a castle cake. This year, I didn't plan a party, mainly because Savannah doesn't have any friends (besides a couple of American little girls--2 and 4 years younger than her-- that are out of town). To be honest, it breaks my heart. On several occasions, Savannah has tried to make frinds with other girls that live near us. She will say "Hello" in her new language and the girls often ignore her or laugh at her. I don't blame them... I'm sure she sounds funny to them, but it breaks this mama's heart. I've been afraid that Savannah would compare this birthday to her last one and feel sad, so, we planned lots of fun family events, hoping she would not feel something was lacking.... Oh well.... we'll have to pick up the celebration in a day or two.
I do want to mention that I am more worried about Savannah not having friends than she is. Brad and I were just discussing the other day how well she's been doing here. She's getting along great with her brothers and seems to have a very postive attitude towards this new culture. And, I know that getting Savannah in a school will give her the language skills and opportunities she needs to make friends her age. We've had a little problem finding a school that will allow foreigners to attend. Currently, our house-helper is looking into a school that's not too far away. If that one doesn't pan out, we have two others that are further away, but willing to take foreign kids that we'll pursue.
All that to say, in a day or two, we'll post birthday celebration pics....
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I can't tell you how many times I've cried while watching my kids "play" outside. Same story as Savannah's. This too will pass. Both older kids are meeting more friends now, but it takes time and reminding that these are precious family building times. And like you said, I think we feel it even more than they do. We're teaching them reliance not on man but on our Father. We'll be thinking about you guys.
Oh Savannah, we were so sorry to hear that you did not feel well on your birthday! We do thank Father for you and your precious life. We are thanking Him even more for the new life that He has started in you! May you be encouraged by Father on your FIFTH! birthday.
We Love you. All the McKanna's
Hi all,
SO sorry to hear that Savannah was sick on her birthday! I hope she's feeling much better by now. At least she got to enjoy her bike a few days early!
We are thinking of you all, and will especially be thinking of Savannah and praying for some friends for her.
Blessings to you,
Rachel
Hey Morellos!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAVANNAH! I would like to see you riding your new bike! It is fit for the princess that you are in Father. I do hope that you feel better so that you can enjoy the rest of your birthday!
Brad, it is a slippery slope when it comes to gifts and your kids. You probably will lose out most of the time. But, few days early allowed her to enjoy her bike before getting sick! Father's timing is great! Kudos to Savannah for her Jedi-esque mind powers in swaying Peter. I am sure that she promised some choo-choo time later with him. The boys are easy to sway when choo-choos are involved.
Asking Father that all is well with the Morellos!
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