"The truth is that everything is a miracle and a wonder."---Rabbi Barukh

Raising children and being a mother is hard but the most fulfilling work. Each day can bring an unexpected wonder, or a small heartache.

Each child has a unique personality of his/her own, which reminds me of Kahlil Gibran, who said in The Prophet..." You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts."

I also read an article at Reader's Digest that sums up that children are like dogs, obedient, loyal and want to be close by, while teen-agers are like cats, haughty, do not seem to care, and want to be left alone. However, when they reach the age of about 19 or so, they act like dogs again. Maybe...

Now that all of our children are grown...they are caring, thoughtful, and generous. We are always grateful to God for the blessings of our children.

"Life is either a daring adventure...or nothing at all." --Helen Keller

" Life is either a daring adventure...or nothing at all."---Helen Keller

One frustration for me is that I do not know how to drive! Not knowing to drive is a big handicap in US, in all spheres of life...work, home, school, etc.

It seems everyone knows how to drive in US. It is unthinkable not to. That could be the reason that when I went to our local public library to borrow a book on driving, I was referred to a book on sports racing!!!

After I have taken and passed the written driving test, my husband gave me actual lessons on driving (in a vacant lot). One boy riding a motorcycle, maybe about 12-years old was so incredulous, "She does not drive?" he asked my husband. Well, maybe I was not motivated enough...I end up until now...not driving.

I get by because my husband and children drive me to places I need or want to go. I am very grateful for that. Just recently, my youngest son has obtained his driver's license. It could mean two things: a) another son can take me to places I want to go, b) I am the only one in the family who does/can not drive.

In time, I will...

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not in the picture is my youngest son...will add later

"Children may forget what you say, but they will never forget how you make them feel."...Unknown

"Children may forget what you say, but they will never forget how you make them feel."...Unknown

My children are the greatest blessings to our family. Indeed, parents can never go wrong to invest all their love, attention, care, and resources to their children.

As a working mother, there were (many) times that I have been remiss in my role (as a mother). Children have long memories. Until now, my youngest son cannot forget, and finds every opportunity to remind me, that I was on an official trip to South Korea during his grade school graduation. Also, until now, 20 years after, my children remember their moments of loneliness when I was in Japan on a non-degree training.

But by the grace of God, our children have turned up well. They are so close to each other, especially to their youngest brother.