Earlier today, Mr. J., Sr. and I were reminiscing about the day that little Mr. J. was born. If you are somewhat familiar with farming, you know that spring and fall are undoubtedly the busiest times of the year for crop farming in our area. When we found out we were due on May 8th w/J', we both wondered how it was all going to work out. But, to our delight little J' was born on a VERY rainy day in May. Rain shuts everything down when it comes to field work, so we chuckled that little J. must have farming running thru his veins. He comes from a long line of farmers - just ask G'pa :o).
Similarly, little D' was born in the dairy capitol of China. We were not aware of that fact until we arrived in his province, and we were thrilled to find out that the countries largest dairy farm was only a short trip from where D' was found. His province produces most of China's milk, so I guess that you could say that farming runs in D's veins, too.
It's so amazing to see God's plan unfold in our lives. He has given us three beautiful children, and one that we are yearning to hold in our arms. He is to be given the glory for everything, including His plan to forever unite us w/D', and soon Miss A. Three years ago, in a country half way across the world, an incredibly unselfish woman delivered our beautiful baby boy. I sometimes think about the events of that day, but they are just that....my thought. She probably delivered him in secret, possibly in her home, as it is frowned upon to have a child w/out permission from the govt. She took great care to make sure he was wrapped up in a warm blanket, and left him in a place to be found. She could have faced serious consequences for abandoning him, but she chose to make the sacrifice. Her heart must of ached so deeply, and she must of wiped away a million tears that day. She may have waited until night when she thought it would be safer. It would have been easier for her to abort him, but she chose to give him life. She may have hid her pregnancy because she was too afraid of what might happen to her if she was found to be with child. She loved him enough to bring him to a place that he would get the medical treatment that he needed. She is an amazing woman, and we are forever grateful to her for choosing life. May she find peace and comfort in the Father on this Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day to the sometimes forgotten mothers....birth mothers. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for our precious children!
G'pa, G'ma, and Uncle Jerm at the party.
D' excited to open his remote control tractor...very cool!
J' opening his Cars game. J' is so funny b/c he rarely shows any excitement when he opens presents. He really liked this toy and played w/it for a long time after everyone left. 
Whoops....put this picture on twice. It is a cute one, though:).
Cousin K and T playing with the kitties. They REALLY liked them:).
Cousin M' being cute and goofy.
Happy 1 year anniversary, Uncle K and Aunt C!
Auntie Gooch, Logie-Pie, and Uncle B.
1 comment:
Fun party last night!!! Thanks for all the work...wish I could have talked to you more, but it was kind of busy, eh?!?!?!
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