Happy Mother’s Day to my readers.
Sprite and my husband will give me Mother’s Day gifts today, but really I have all I could ask for.
Just being in America is a huge gift.
These are my favorite things and the best gifts I could receive:
(Yes, that’s my mom in her container herb garden.)
I’m soaking up every sensation, storing it all up for the drab days in China.
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So glad you are enjoying your time in the states and your Mother’s Day! Beautiful pictures, beautiful memories being made.
.-= Julie´s last blog ..Remembering Mother on Mother’s Day =-.
Beautiful pictures! I’m glad you’re still blogging!
Jimmie,
The picture of the steeple made me tear up a bit, and the one of Sprite with her Grandma got me too. Thankful you are savoring every moment.
Love you, peng you!
Deanne
Happy Mother’s Day, Jimmie! I’m glad you are there/here/right where you are.
.-= Marsha´s last blog ..I won’t get breakfast in bed for Mother’s Day =-.
SO glad for you… do treasure! I bet your mom is trying to soak up every moment too. I’m so glad for all of you.
amy in peru
.-= amy in peru´s last blog ..Weekly Wrap-up #? =-.
Sounds like a great mother’s day. Mine was very nice also.
Hi Jimmie- I’m so happy to hear you’re having such a wonderful time with your family. I know all too well how hard it is to be away from our parents! I’m curious, if you don’t mind me asking, how long will you guys be in China? Is this an indefinite job assignment? I believe you said you’ve been there since Sprite was three.
Peggy
I’m glad you guys are having such a nice time!!! And that you have computer access.
Happy Mommy’s Day to you too!
.-= Cheryl@SomewhatCrunchy´s last blog ..Weekly Wrap Up – The Screeching Halt =-.
Beautiful!!! I love the herb garden. Wow, I can almost smell it through the screen. Your mom and Sprite look so happy together.
Honeysuckle is so fabulously aromatic, too.
I’m glad you are enjoying every moment, every sensation while you are here.
.-= Wendy @Sun-Kissed´s last blog ..Visiting the Devil’s Den =-.
Jimmie –
I just recently discovered your blog – thru Squidoo, I think. I have been working my way thru your archives over the last few weeks and thought I’d chime in and tell you how absolutely fascinating I find your writing. I really enjoy your stories about living in China. The nuts and bolts of life there is so interesting – the food, the culture, how you buy books…
One question I had was about Christmas (I am up to December of 08). If only 1% of China celebrates Christmas, why are there so many decorations everywhere? Or did you just take pictures of the ones you found and they aren’t as common as I am thinking? Do the Chinese have a big gift-giving holiday that is similar? What is the predominant religion there – Buddhism?
Sorry to be so nosy! It’s just SO INTERESTING.
.-= Deb´s last blog ..Now What? =-.
Beautiful! Welcome back to the good ‘ole U.S.A.
Hi,
Thanks
I found your blog earlier today and literally got sucked in. I love all your pictures, especially the ones of nature. I also emailed you.
Betty
.-= Betty´s last blog ..A Real Day in Our Homeschool—Not the kind you brag about. =-.