It was bound to happen. I tried to shield him as much as I could…but, everywhere we looked, every time the TV was on, news stands…..he saw…..”GEORGIA ATTACKED”….”RUSSIA ATTACKS GEORGIA”….”BUSH ON GEORGIAN ATTACKS”…..I tried so hard to not let his eyes see it.
Adam is reading now. He knows he is from the Republic of Georgia and is quite proud of it. He was given a light up globe this weekend that glows in his room as a dim night light as he sleeps. He knows where the Republic of Georgia is on the globe and loves that Andrew was born right across the Black Sea from him….he is a proud little Georgian……
My heart just broke in half this afternoon when he saw a 3-4 second clip of fires and the words GEORGIA in the same minute. I hopped up and sprinted to the television…I was almost there and Adam says, “Why is there a fire in Georgia?”. “Why are there people in Army man tanks in Georgia?”…my GOD! Do I lie? My worry is that he sees more headlines…..
I explained that they were having some problems with another country and they were fighting. I went on to explain that it was wrong and that the people in charge will get them to stop soon. He was quiet and you could see the wheels turning in his little head……He then says….”Is my tummy mommy ok?”……I got tears in my eyes. I never thought of him worrying about her….but, by all means….why wouldn’t he! I just never thought of it. I explained that she was very safe and she would be ok. He asked how I knew. I said she was a very smart woman, smart enough that she knew to give him a better life, and that she would be in safe place. I could not think of anything else at that point. Adam is such a little thinker and so tender. He is going to make such a good Daddy and husband. …..I just know it.
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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackMaybe you could have him write a letter to his tummy mommy. Even if it never gets sent at least he can express his concern to her.
Holly that is a really good idea!!!
Life is not fair but what a powerful child you are rearing!! He should not have to know about war or whether his tummy mommy is safe but the realization that he cares is what counts now. I pray that all of those people are safe and I never even thought of Harry’s birthmom being in harm’s way. Adam is remarkable, be proud. I have thought many times about the fact that my nephew is from there and my brother and sister-in-law were there and thank God they aren’t there now, etc. but I never thought about his tummy mommy at all. I prayed for the safety of everyone who is there but no one specific until this moment when I read your blog. Assure Adam as you always do. You are fantastic and I wish I was there with all of you. I miss you lots!
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