Ten years

Ten years ago today, I became a mother. I was scared and excited and Frances was terrified. All the nannies and babies were in a hotel room, waiting for Frances to stop screaming. When there was a lull, everyone in our group was called down to receive the babies. I met Frances in a hotel hallway in Nanning!


Aunt Suzie and Frances on a train to Guilin.


Frances wanted to be held all the time and liked/disliked Lisa and I equally!


When we got a little smile or laugh, it was such a treat.


We celebrate every adoption day with a cake and a song. Frances didn't want a lot of reminiscing and that's ok.


She didn't say no to the cake!


June 7, 1999 was the most amazing day of my life!