Children Are Precious…

As I sit here reflecting over the years of my life, a smile always comes to my face when I think of my daughter.  She is celebrating her 27th birthday today.  Plus, she and her husband are expecting their first child in a few weeks.  It is just hard to believe sometimes that all this is happening.  She should still be my little girl.  I know in a sense she is, but she has grown up into this beautiful, intelligent woman.  A woman that knows what she wants in life and how to get it.  She is strong, bright, and loving.  I know, just because she’s my daughter doesn’t mean that she doesn’t have flaws.  I’m sure she does, but they are minor compare to the attitude she has about life.

This time, just right before her birthday, my mind will start to wonder back on how she has grown.  The accomplishments she has and the direction her life is headed.  It always brings tears to my eyes to know that my child is so unselfish, caring, loving and giving of herself to others.  I have so much gratitude for the life she lives today.

She has not had an easy road to ride on.  There have been many obstacles along the way.  She has faced them, learned from them and moved on past them.  That is what I am talking about.  I was not always there for her as I should have been.  There has been another lady that has help to mold my daughter into the woman she is today and for that I am grateful.  Understand that due to my addiction, I could not care for myself, much less care for my daughter.

God is good!!  The three of us understand the others roles and the parts we play in each others lives.  My daughter has been so very blessed and for that I am grateful.  The things that I could not do for her, God laid a path for her to follow and she still follows today.  With God as her guide she can not go wrong.

She is a teacher and loves her students as if they were her own.  She lives for the time that she has with them.  Helping them, guiding them and caring for their well being and their future.  She does everything in her power to teach her students in their studies in order for them to have the grades to graduate from high school.  With the passion she has how can anyone not adore her?  How can anyone not appreciate her and her talents?

And please don’t misunderstand, I say these things because they are true, not because I am her mother. 
Well, some because I am her mother, but more than that she is this person I have described to you.  If you know her, you love her.  If you don’t know her, maybe one day you will have the chance and if that day should ever come take the chance.  She has taught me so much about life, love and myself.  She is such a blessing to me and all that she touches.

When I think of her becoming a mother, I just fill up.  My emotions take over and tears flow down my face.  Not from sadness, but from over abundant love and pride.  Knowing that she is going to be the greatest mom any child could ask for.  She has the conviction that a soon to be mom needs.  The conviction to be the best mother a child could ask for.  Just as strong as her conviction to be the best wife she can to the love of her life.

They both are starting on a path that they both feel strongly about and are excited about the new adventures ahead of them.  Both new at this parenting thing but willing to do what it will take to nourish and teach this child the rights from the wrongs, love from hate, joy from sadness.  Together in this, on this new path they will conquer mountains, the ups and downs that come with this new job.  Bold, bright and daring, together they will work hand in hand so that their child can have a life filled with love, affection and a strong sense of security.

This is what I want for my child and her family.  Thank you God for allowing me to be a part of this woman’s life and for the chance to have someone call me ‘mom’.  Thank you for the gift that you have blessed her with and a chance to hear ‘grandma’ from another.  Dear Lord, please keep them in your care and shower you blessing over them abundantly.  May it be Your will for them to have wonderful experiences of parenting.

Today, the day of her birth, may it be a day to remember and cherish in her life.  May her experience as a parent be both fulfilling and rewarding.
Thank you God for letting me be her mother and for allowing her the same experience that is like no other…Happy Birthday Nicole, I love you Baby Girl!!!