HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY and GRANDMOTHER'S DAY!!!

I'M BOTH NOW!!!!
Paul and I want to wish our Mothers a very happy Mother's Day!!!!

We wish we were there to wish you one in person. There are a few things that I want to say to my mom and since this blog is about becoming a mother and father I thought it would be nice for everyone to read it.

Mom, you have been my biggest cheerleader my whole life. You have inspired me to follow my dreams. You have seen me through some very rough times, and I want you to know that I'm very blessed. But the biggest thank you that I can give to you for all you have done for me, is for introducing me to Jesus, making sure that I had faith in my life. I really don't think that I could have made the decisions that I have without God in my heart leading me, and he has. I remember all the nights as a little girl when I would wake you up and tell you that I couldn't sleep because one of my friends were mad at me, or one of my bad dreams scared me, yes even then I worried about everything, and you would tell me to pray and God would take care of it. That is the only thing that has helped me sleep at night. And God is helping me figure things out. Thank you for teaching me to love and cherish all of God's children. I hope that I can do the same for Amelia. I'm having Mother's Day with my daughter for the first time, and it's been amazing. She is ours because of you and Joyce. With help from Dad and Jim, I haven't forgot everything you all have done this is just a tribute to the Mom's.

Joyce, you have welcomed me in your family with open arms. You have made me feel like a part of it. I know you weren't sure about me with Shawn and Derrick at first. You helped me become a better mother to them. As a grandmother, I understand how difficult it must have been to watch me make mistakes and keep your mouth shut. I don't know that I will be able to do that. We are so much alike in so many ways. We cry together because we are so emotional. We are very vocal in our opinions. But it works for us. We know where we stands with one another. You have raised a wonderful son, who has given me so much love and wisdom. He is my sole mate. I want you to know that I have always loved him, but even I have been taken back with the way he has been in China. I have even more respect for him then I did before this trip.

Thanks to our mom's for making us the people we are today.

Happy Mother's Day to my sister's and my friends, you have been so wonderful in helping my dream of being a mother come true.

Here are pictures of Guangzhou and of course Amelia.

Love to all