Pam In China

Adopting Parent/English Teacher/1st blog finding Xiao Qing

Happy Mother's Day!!! (A Promise)

Way back in 1972 when I had two miscarriages within 6 months, I was crushed to say the least. My heart was broken. Many didn't understand my pain, but it was definitely real.

One very good friend wrote me a letter that included these words from one of my favorite books. "He settles the barren woman in her home as a happy mother of children."

This promise kept me going over the next year, as doctors argued my case. Some wanted to do a complete hysterectomy, others advised just be monitored for a year, meaning weekly blood testing at first, then later monthly, etc.

Today, as I reflect on Mother's Day, I never dreamed I would be called "Mom" by so many. His promises really are true and for a lifetime.

Xiao Qing not pictured, one of the worker's took her home with her for the afternoon.



Here she is on the back balcony of Tong Bai Lu. I really love those maple trees, we are on the 5th floor and really do feel like Swallows.

First ToothSlept Through the Quake

Comments

Anonymous Sunday, May 11, 2008 3:47:12 AM

Jan J. writes: HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY PAM! Your sure have a cute little bunch of younguns to spend the day with!

Loiscakkleberrylane Sunday, May 11, 2008 10:39:01 AM

Happy Mothers Day Pam!!

Anonymous Sunday, May 11, 2008 6:45:55 PM

Alycia writes: Happy Mother's Day, Pam!! We are thinking of you! Many blessings! :) Alycia and family

Sarahsweet grapes Monday, May 12, 2008 2:35:01 AM

Happy Mother's Day to you too! What a happy troupe you have!

Anonymous Monday, May 12, 2008 5:19:23 AM

Leanne Franson writes: Hope you had a Happy Mother's Day, Pam! Thanks so much for being such a great mama to so many! Leanne proud mama to Benjamin Taotao (Jiaozuo)

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