This is our daughter and her husband. She is our 3rd child. We had a girl, boy, girl, boy, girl. Then we waited several years and started over with a girl, then a boy.
Her husband is the pastor of the English congregation of a Chinese Christian Church. This means that the service is conducted in English. Most of the people speak Chinese as well as English. Our daughter doesn't except for a few words, and their 4 children don't either. The people who attend the English service are younger. There are also some families where one spouse is Chinese and the other isn't. Sometimes other Asian people come, and even Indians (from India). Of course, everyone is invited to come. The Chinese service is composed mainly of older folks, many of whom speak little English, or people who have just recently come from China. I enjoy seeing and hearing people sing and worship God in different styles and languages. Here is a picture from the English service. It's not very good, as I didn't want to disturb anyone.
When M and N were first married, his parents were not at all happy about it. Then she gave them 3 little grand-sons, so they decided she was all right. A few years later she had a little girl. She's a beautiful girl, and to look at her you wouldn't know anything was wrong. She's 20 now, and has multiple problems. She goes to a Catholic special education school in Dallas. One morning I took a picture of her before she left for school.
I'm glad we were able to go visit, but I think next time I'll fly. I'm still tired from the trip, so I'll say "Good-night" now.
Comments (7)
Where is located the English christian congregation Church ? In Texas or in China ,
they are girl, boy, girl, boy, girl ,boy. But it is not becessary the best because each child has never another child of his age to play .
Your 20 yo grand daughter looks well and indeed we would not believe something may be wrong .
You got 7 children, one more than us !
Love
Michel
The church is near Dallas, TX. Our son-in-law was born in Indonesia, but grew up in Chicago. They met while he was going to seminary in Indiana and our daughter was in college here. After he graduated they moved to TX.
I know what you mean about the children. I have wondered what it would be like to raise 2 boys or 2 girls.
We had 2 girls and my wife wanted to try for a boy---we had one. Let's say that he was difficult. I would rather raise girls than boys now. lol
We have friends who have had children with many challenges. They love them and do the best they can for them, but it is kind of sad.
Loved your photos. I take photos of church once in awhile.
blessings
frank
My girls were more trouble than my boys. I guess it just depends on the kids. Or maybe I was just more aware of what was going on in the girls' lives than the boys'.
So nice you can still travel. My sisters take my Mom on trips and she gets really worn out too. She's younger than you. You are doing really good! Hope you can keep going strong and healthy.
Glad you had a good trip.
Even after my tales of woe you want to fly?? Hehe! Hope you can rest up now that you are home and when you go again you can get a direct flight. I think the photos are lovely and especially your granddaughter!