tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post4435646721194198978..comments2023-05-21T05:02:14.379-04:00Comments on Three Little Bees!: Living A Compelling Life...and other ramblings...Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08935757091952994294noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-49034152872893918792011-01-31T22:35:34.455-05:002011-01-31T22:35:34.455-05:00I would have found that kid's mom! Seriously! ...I would have found that kid's mom! Seriously! I couldn't care less! And why did the teacher have to say that she likes to touch everyone but not everyone appreciates it? Like, rub the salt in the wound lady!! WTF? People are so crazy.Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481397897364739480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-88589530490984138642010-10-03T15:16:25.533-04:002010-10-03T15:16:25.533-04:00Your daughter is so beautiful.
I wonder if the m...Your daughter is so beautiful. <br />I wonder if the minister would be willing to address in church or children's church that everyone is different, and about accepting everyone for who the are, and how we are the same instead of focusing on the differences.teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15268504502989416119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-36789187687642051112010-09-28T09:27:30.394-04:002010-09-28T09:27:30.394-04:00I want you to know, that your blog, inspires me. Z...I want you to know, that your blog, inspires me. ZOYA inspires me and reminds me to teach my children compasion and love for everyone. Adopting from EE is heavy on my hart right now. Working on getting my husband on board Thank you for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-40884451438180458252010-09-28T00:32:54.367-04:002010-09-28T00:32:54.367-04:00I agree with everyone Sarah, there are so many peo...I agree with everyone Sarah, there are so many people who see Zoya for what she is: a beautiful child inside and out !! <br />VanessaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-85707146912084500652010-09-27T20:49:36.021-04:002010-09-27T20:49:36.021-04:00This post made me sad to think what Zoya might fac...This post made me sad to think what Zoya might face in her life.<br /><br />It reminded me of when Bri was little and we were out in the mall, there was a very tall woman (I mean TALL like almost 7 ft.). I gasped as Bri looked at me and said Mommy, Mommy look at that woman.... Now I'm thinking to myself do I grab her quick and run, do I ignore her, or do I just smile and nod at her. Then she continued, "look at her pretty hair". whew! This was a little almost 3 year old and I was so pleased to think that we were at least raising her to not see "differences" in people that others might stare, point and make rude comments about. The woman stopped and turned around and smiled at her then bent down and said "Thank you". I think it made my day more than it made hers. She did have hair down the back of her back side past her butt. Another time we saw a woman in a wheelchair and again out of the mouths of babes I'm thinking OH NO what will she say and she turned to me and said, "Mommy isn't she lucky she gets to ride instead of walking all the time." Again the woman stopped and with humor laughed, thank goodness again as I've seen some rather rude people turn and say horrible things to people in return. <br /><br />Acceptance and tolerance is something that we have preached in our household since day 1. We've had children come thru our house from all walks of life and not one was more special or stood out exceeding in any of the others. They were all special in their own way. <br /><br />I pray that more people will see that with Zoya as well, just "how special" she is not for any difference but for what she offers in her personality and abilities. <br /><br />Simply she's a treasure! I can't wait to meet her one day.<br /><br />TeriThe Mac's Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216982420030770388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-37729269075621546232010-09-27T20:39:55.849-04:002010-09-27T20:39:55.849-04:00Ah, Sarah. My heart aches just reading about that...Ah, Sarah. My heart aches just reading about that boys behavior...my heart aches for you. As mothers there are soooooo many times that we just want to shield our children from any hurt...I still feel that way and my "children" are 31 and 34! About the touching kids that don't want to be, I think that is normal 2 year old behavior for lots of kids...Zoya is Zoya, no apologies needed. Glad to be back and reading your posts again! Love, Lizlizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10949794668672997662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-56994050254666877322010-09-27T16:32:57.069-04:002010-09-27T16:32:57.069-04:00Oh how I look forward to reading your blog! :) Wh...Oh how I look forward to reading your blog! :) What a great post and I agree with the Anonymous commenter that for every one person who doesn't see Zoya in all her joyous ways, there are THOUSANDS more who do! I applaud your feelings about starting a group at church for children with special needs...maybe that is exactly what your next calling is so keep us posted if you ever get that in the works! And for the record, maybe I am just a "biased reader", but Zoya is beautiful and looks no different than all the other beautiful children who bless this Earth! <br />PaulaPaulanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-86693487220690797002010-09-26T23:50:31.212-04:002010-09-26T23:50:31.212-04:00I believe that the 8 year old needs to be taught t...I believe that the 8 year old needs to be taught that there are all kinds of beautiful people that make up this world and he needs to be taught to embrace those differences. It is through educating children that we eradicate prejudice, intolerance and hate. I know at that moment you wanted to slap him and I would have too when it involves someone hurting your child. <br />Maybe sometime you could introduce them to Zoya and if they get to know her they will come to appreciate her true beauty and come to understand differences. <br />Our high school of 3,000 students just elected as their homecoming queen a special needs young lady who is wheel chair bound and standing proudly beside her was the homecoming king who has down syndrome. Our town is so proud that our high school students embraced these two <br />wonderful kids and saw no differences only their hearts and spirit. I pray that somewhere along the line that the little 8 year will grow up and mature into one our high school students.Adoption Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753888346172827191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-52498117848811915122010-09-26T21:16:34.624-04:002010-09-26T21:16:34.624-04:00That sermon was mine a couple weeks ago when our p...That sermon was mine a couple weeks ago when our priest said that we have to find our way through the "tiny doors" in our lives....I am still working on that, but keep it in the back of my mind! Now I have to work on a compelling way to get through my tiny door!Rachel Pituchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854021376633257362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-25725367289836201132010-09-26T20:54:17.530-04:002010-09-26T20:54:17.530-04:00Oh, that makes me so mad. I cannot believe an 8 ye...Oh, that makes me so mad. I cannot believe an 8 year old? I felt like you did and wanted to just call his parents out. How in the world could a "child" be so mean. I really don't even think Zoya looks any different than any other child. I even called my husband over to get his opinion. <br /><br />When I was a kid, I NEVER would have been so mean, really, I'm not even sure I would have noticed she was different. Oooh, it makes me upset. <br /><br />Since, starting our adoption process, I have come across so many negative people. It really shocks me, because I thought it was a wonderful thing, I was so proud to be adopting a child with special needs. But, I have had so many negative comments, or people just say "oh". Of course, there have been way more people be positive, but it is the negative ones that stand out. <br /><br />Just the other day, I was crying thinking about our little ones life. I just hope people will see who she really is, just as I hope for your little Zoya.<br /><br />I am so sorry that she and you were treated so badly. I hope that you will be able to turn the hearts of people around you to see everyone as God sees them, rather than how the world views them.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079283785228132950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-81614415966378697702010-09-26T19:49:36.272-04:002010-09-26T19:49:36.272-04:00Sarah, I'm so sorry someone couldn't see t...Sarah, I'm so sorry someone couldn't see the beauty in your little girl! My fiance and I are considering international adoption, and I follow your blog frequently. I understand why you want to brag about Zoya, she is such a treasure! I showed my fiance your blog last night, as an example of what a difference a family makes for a child from EE, particularly a child who wouldn't be accepted in EE. I showed him the picture on the left side of your blog of Zoya, and then the photos from your alum homecoming game. He couldn't get over how cute your daughter is! I also showed him the video of Zoya playing peek-a-boo at the table and laughing... and then we were laughing! You daughter is so precious! He especially loved the end when she said "YUM YUM!" about the pizza! ;) So, after that rambling, I want you to know that for every one person who can't see the joy Zoya brings, there are hundreds more who do and are sharing her story, as God warms more hearts to helping orphaned children find their forever families.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-85477954536536477732010-09-26T19:11:32.413-04:002010-09-26T19:11:32.413-04:00What a beautiful post. I totally was with you with...What a beautiful post. I totally was with you with that boy! Shame on his parents. Kids dont learn that on their own. My daughter is not special needs and gets made fun of you want to know where....CHURCH! Yep! Thought it couldnt happen there and boy was I wrong. I almost drop kicked a few kids. <br /><br />I just dont understand, Sarah, Zoya is beautiful I dont see what they see I just dont get it.<br /><br /><br />Be blessed<br /><br />AshleeLinneahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333442830705285496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-44311368881976907332010-09-26T16:37:28.417-04:002010-09-26T16:37:28.417-04:00Having seen Zoya in person, it's hard for me t...Having seen Zoya in person, it's hard for me to say she looks any more different than any other kid. I am so sorry that an 8 year old brat didn't have enough manners to keep his mouth shut if he thought she looks different. <br /><br /> I have observed about kids that the ones who do that are ones that have been picked on for one reason or another. When my oldest son was in kindergarten, he was in tears because some little girl walked up to him at Waldameer and pushed him in line at the merry-go-round, and said "Get out of the way, big nose".<br /><br />She was a butterball, and if he hadn't been such a nice kid, he could have called her "fatso" which is most likely what others had done, and why she felt the need to lash out at someone who was more defenseless than she was.<br /><br />When he came over to tell me what she said, believe me, I wanted to drop kick her, too, but I didn't have the leg strength for it. :-)<br /><br />Again, I am sorry you had to see that, and I think she won't understand what happened. I had hoped this type of behavior only happened on set-up television shows. Maybe you and Zoya can be ambassadors for change in the way people see special needs people. Hope so!<br /><br />Sue M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-40804787911942627862010-09-26T16:32:59.669-04:002010-09-26T16:32:59.669-04:00Ok, so I went upstairs to tell Conor the story of ...Ok, so I went upstairs to tell Conor the story of the 8 yr old and he stopped me as I was telling it and said "Wait, what happened to her face?"!!!! <br /> <br />Then told Dave the story when he got home and he said, "whats wrong with her face?"<br /><br />Just wanted you to know that the boys in this house think Sara and Zoya are the 2 custest 2 year olds around.<br /><br />Thank you GOD for these beautiful girls!!!!!summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894485783140846404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-34558911965589360642010-09-26T16:07:32.982-04:002010-09-26T16:07:32.982-04:00Oh my...SWEET ZOYA GIRL!!! YES, BE PROUD of your b...Oh my...SWEET ZOYA GIRL!!! YES, BE PROUD of your beloved sweetheart!<br />I SOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH appreciate your HONESTY!! I THANK YOU again and again!! You brought many memorys and the related feelings back with your post today...I never forget the day, when we left Johanna at the churchnursery for the first time!! I made a similar experience: the "bearmomma flash" hit me in this room there....and it was not the last time, that I reacted un-Christ-like...I had a long way to go... and I admit, still today, when I travel with my daughter in a bus, or train, or when we go shopping together, the whispering behind her back, the stareing, the headshaking from people still hurts me...and I am definitely impressed, how Johanna deals with it!<br />You, your family, little ZOYA touched many hearts, you changed lives, you made and make a BIG DIFFERENCE for ORPHANS and I am certain and confident that GOD will continue to BLESS you and others! <br />Much Love ChristinaChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611629558108099954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691280826512919640.post-6816981289636344062010-09-26T16:01:03.798-04:002010-09-26T16:01:03.798-04:00Wow - What a post!! So Honest!!!! Sarah I admire...Wow - What a post!! So Honest!!!! Sarah I admire you so much - you tell it like it is and not many people are willing to do that!!!!!!<br /><br />Oh man do I want to drop kick that kid too!!!! What a sad sad mistake he made! He could of had the chance to meet one amazing beautiful little girl and he blew it!!!!summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894485783140846404noreply@blogger.com