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The Sound of Laughter

By Marty Walden · 5 Comments

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I had this post started several weeks ago. Then I deleted it. And waited. You see, my youngest two were in a good place together a few weeks ago. For a short while. And the sound of laughter was something we hadn’t heard from them in quite a while. The two siblings. Separated (within our home) in months and years past to help them heal individually, with hopes that one day they would no longer trigger each other with constant reminders of their past and their wounds.

Healing happens. And then it stops. Then it moves forward inches at a time. It falters again. And so on. And so on. Small triumphs. Huge realizations. Good stuff. Hard stuff. Daily stuff. Sometimes all day “stuff.”

Yet one morning I realized my kids were laughing with each other. First thing in the day. Just hanging out at breakfast. No reason. Just being siblings. And I smiled. Rejoiced. Praised God from my heart.

It fell apart. Again. Readjustments. Trying something new. Some space and some work. And today my kids did something they have never done before. Alone.

Wait for it.

They rode their bikes and roller bladed in front of our house and down the street.
Just the two of them. Hanging out. No worries about traffic or helmets. It was under control. I sat and watched and marveled. Something so natural for other kids was a huge step forward for mine. I trusted them to be safe in traffic and safe with each other.

And there was laughter.

And God smiled.

This mama smiled.

Ahh, the sound of laughter.

How sweet it is.

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Filed Under: adoption, faith, RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder

About Marty Walden

Marty Walden believes anyone can create an authentic home filled with simple, thrifty decor. When you join her community, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to create a treasured home and still live within your means!

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  1. Jenny says

    02/25/2012 at 2:40 pm

    Wonderful! I am so excited for your family!

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  2. GB's Mom says

    02/25/2012 at 3:17 pm

    A moment to treasure!

    Reply
  3. Barb G says

    02/25/2012 at 7:48 pm

    So happy for you! I’ve seen glimpses from time to time of an amazing kid. I know he’s in there hiding somewhere, just waiting to blossom.

    Rejoicing that you are seeing some of that blossoming too!

    Reply
  4. seniorpal says

    02/26/2012 at 7:40 pm

    Just went thru all your pictures ,all of them. You & your husband are in God’s Hand, yOur family are all lucky to have you. I will follow you to keep up on your crafts & Living Life to the fullest! Senior Susan M Jensen; Size of room looks bigger then a average bedroom?? LUV

    Reply
  5. Sunny Vanilla says

    03/09/2012 at 9:02 pm

    Hi there! Stopping by from Blog Hop till You Drop. You have a beautiful family 🙂 Consider me your newest follower! I’d love for you to follow back.

    Take care,
    Jen
    sunnyvanilla.blogspot.com

    Reply

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