Write@Home
Winter 2015

Parenthood

Concept of love and family. hands of mother and baby closeup

It is such a blessing to have kids in our midst, whether they are our own or not. I must thank God for giving me such privilege and the strength to take on the challenge. Before having a child I was always free and thought that life was good. It was almost like completing a task. I felt happy and had little or nothing to do. Idling was my first priority, and my friends were my number one company. Having a boyfriend was like completing my journey to heaven. Getting pregnant was a nightmare and a feeling of wanting to give up on life and all that life has to offer.

After having my child I realized that life was more than I thought. I began to have a full understanding of the words love and life. Nothing can compare to being a mother. It's like a feeling of loneliness passed just as summer gives way to spring. God has granted me the serenity of being a mother and I'm more than grateful for that. Experiencing moments which I can never erase and will walk around with for the rest of my life.