Musings of a mother of many
Today was another long day at CHOP for Evangeline.
She had a pulmonary function test to evaluate her lungs, a visit with urology and a quickie with orthopedic surgery.
It looks like she will need bladder surgery too in the not too distant future.
We are so thankful Evangeline is finally getting the medical care […] Read more…
I always dreamed that I would have a houseful of girls.
When I was a teenager, I read Little Women over and over again. I loved the stories of the March sisters growing up together.
I used to long for that kind of life.
My childhood was very difficult. My parents loved me, but life […] Read more…
Today I took Evangeline to CHOP for her appointment to be fitted for braces. I took all the girls with me, and we waited for hours.
Olivia had a chance to make a picture while we were waiting.
Then we went to the cast room so someone could cut off Evangeline’s casts.
We all watched […] Read more…
I can’t remember when I started praying for Teresa, but I think it must have been very soon after she came home from China.
It was also right around the time God began to grow my faith by leaps and bounds.
I had begun following a few adoption blogs and praying for the children who […] Read more…
So many of you have written me private messages. Please know that I am trying to respond to all of you, but my days are very full, and I just can’t always respond to all of your comments. I read every message and comment you send, and am so very thankful for all of your […] Read more…
Yesterday I faced my fears and shared the darkest depravity of my feelings. I shared that dark place inside that is not pretty. The part inside that says, “No, Lord. This isn’t what I wanted. This isn’t how I want to spend my days.”
Your responses and private messages have encouraged me and reminded […] Read more…
Today we took Eliza to CHOP for her second appointment at the adoption clinic. Three months ago when she was first seen, she was so shut down emotionally that she could not be evaluated.
She was much better today. She smiled at the doctor and was much more cooperative. She is clearly connected to […] Read more…
I’m sitting in our front room hoping for a few moments of quiet before the dinner hour rush begins. The snow is gently falling outside quietly covering our home in a new layer of pristine white snow.
It’s warm inside. For the first time in a few days the children are playing quietly, and […] Read more…
The past couple of days have been much better for Eliza because we are back in the routine of our homeschool, and she likes that.
The girls are copying Bible verses each day in both English and Chinese. They have beautiful handwriting and seem to really enjoy writing the verses.
I’m not sure how Evangeline […] Read more…
I’m sorry for the lack of posting since we came home from the hospital.
Mark’s sister and mother were here for a couple of days, and the kids and I had some catching up to do.
Evangeline is doing really well. She hasn’t had any fevers since we have been home. It is just amazing […] Read more…
