What I've learned since Sunday, January 19, 2013, is that your life changes with each and every breath you take. Before my niece was under my roof I was already overwhelmed and scared out of my mind. I have no children...I have helped raise my nephew, but this child was a stranger to me. I had no point of reference. I didn't know her personality or anything about her. Hell, I didn't even know her birthday but here she was, coming to live in my house and change my husband and I into parents.
I cried and I prayed, more than I've ever prayed before. I've made list and schedules, talked to lawyers, counselors, tutors, and conferred with my mom and sister more than ever. I had to grow from a selfish 33 year old woman into a selfless, nurturing and mothering woman in a manner of days.
Life happens and it makes you grow the hell up!
3 comments:
May you and your husband continue to gain the strength to raise this little girl. Parenting is not easy but I think it is one of those important things in life that help to keep us grounded.
Wishing you all the best to you and your husband!
Been there, and currently doing that as well. It's not easy but, I always reflect on who I'm trying to help, and who this really is for...my niece! Stay blessed you (I) WILL get through this. I'm becoming more & more selfless everyday by helping a child. Wish you the best!
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