Overall, it has been a good week of adjustment. We are still a bit jet lagged,but slowly finding our "groove" again. Mike returned to a hectic work schedule on Monday, and I returned to work on Wed. Viktorija had her placement testing on Monday. She was so nervous, not to mention, tired. Once the test was over she said, "I don't think I did good". We tried to encourage her and help her enjoy her time before starting school officially. Mike's parents were true lifesavers, keeping Viktorija on Wed and Thurs as Mike and I both worked. She had a blast with her grandparents and their dog. She saw her cousins on Thurs evening at Claire's birthday party. And, today (Friday), she shaddowed at Lake Norman Christian School, where she will be attending. We met with the head of school and the principle today to go over her test results. They placed her in 6th grade, as she was in Latvia. This was exciting for me, since I was praying she wouldn't have to be held back too much. They saw much potential in her scores. The staff at the school is so supportive of Viktorija and her transistion. They all made her, and us, feel welcome. She seemed to enjoy her day at school and meeting some new friends. I am so thankful!!! I've seen her shut down with her peers in the past. So, this was an encouraging moment for me to see:-) Viktorija will start school officially on Monday!
As we make the necessary adjustments to our schedules, and life, it is encouraging that she is fitting in so well. I have gone to the gym 4 x's/week for years now. I was wondering how I was going to fit that into our new lifestyle. I took Viktorija with me to the gym on Monday and she loved it! She asked if she could go everytime. I was excited to teach her some things about working out and a healthy lifestyle. It's never too early to start that:-)
She has also been a tremendous help to me at home. On my cleaning day, I gave her some projects to do, and she did an amazing job! She is eager to help, and eager to learn. God knew what He was doing when he brought us together as a family!! There are always teaching moments, and things to work on. Overall, we can't complain about how our first week together has been.
Our friends and family, and people who have helped along the way, have been great! One of the staff from our bank called me at work to see how our trip had gone and to check on Viktorija. He had never even met her! Mike took her by the bank today to meet the wonderful people who were so invaluable to us during our preparation. I think she is begining to see how many people have been praying for her and really excited about her arrival in our family.
There are so many special people in our area who have gone through this process of adoption that they have started a support group in the Lake Norman area. We know most of the families and are excited to meet more. Tomorrow evening we will be going to a "party" with this group. It will be a wonderful chance to share experiences, and for Viktorija to meet some new friends.
Until next week.....much love!
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