My First Day I Was A Great Day

I had prepared everything for the arrival of the baby, including clothes, diapers, bottles and toys. I even finished high school a year early I wanted to be able to spend as much time with the baby as possible. I wanted to get her used to being around me and comfortable with her new surroundings, I wanted to be as prepared as I could possibly be. Finally, the day I could bring my baby came home. I couldn’t even sleep due to all the excitement and happiness I felt. As I drove to Mexicali, Baja California, the six hour drive seemed to go on forever. I was terrified that the baby wouldn’t like

After 3 months of marriage, his true self began to show. He would not hold a job, the mental, physical and verbal abuse, his alcoholism and infidelity. I began to move back home. By time the first car payment was due he did not have the money to make it and had the nerve to call and ask my mother to borrow the money. By that time I had packed

From the day I found out I was pregnant, to the day I became a mother he has changed my

I was sitting in the back of the taxi in Ukraine. The car moved and I began to see the one I love fade into the gray night fog. I will never forget the feeling I had during that moment. Like something was being ripped from my heart - a moment of great despair as I leave both my family and my country.

I was beyond scared and now a single parent with no idea of what to do with a baby. So, now my prayers went from asking for a saving grace to asking to be a good parent. It wasn’t easy and I fell back into the drinking crowd. I had that gut-wrenching feeling again of disgust with myself and prayed again for someone or something to get me out of this drinking situation. Well, He came through again and sent an amazing man into my life. We ended up together, he was the only man my daughter knew since she was 11 months old. It was just the three of us all the time so it stopped me from going out drinking and we ended up buying a house together. After six years the relationship came to an end for reasons that were not bad, just on different levels of life at that point. During our time together we didn’t go to Church but he was a believer and we talked about God a lot. It opened up my faith to a new view. I got a bible and devotional books and began my journey as a Christian. I started school and stayed with my parents until I could get on my feet and get my own place. I climbed the later at the Healthcare facility in the area and ended up getting a great

Then about 5 years ago my husband’s long buried mental health issues erupted and changed everything. I ended up separated, trying to piece together part time jobs to make ends meet and also be an emotion support for the girls as well as my husband. After many ups and downs, we stayed together, but we needed to

It was five years into our marriage when my husband and I decided to adopt. We were told that I was infertile. We adopted a 3-year-old boy called Ryan. He was very kind and affectionate. He would often hug me and say 'I love you mommy'. We were happy; our little family was complete. I then became pregnant.

“The First Day” is a story about a five-year-old girl and her first day at school. "Even Sundays when I was in her womb, my mother has pointed across I Street to Seaton as we come and go to Mt. Carmel", her mother had always wanted her to go to Seaton Elementary School because it was right across from her church. However, when they entered the school to register, the teacher informed them that they lived "beyond the area that Seattle serves". When the young girl asked her mother “Mama, I can’t go to school?”, her mother responded, “One monkey don’t stop no show”.

As she spoke I couldn’t wait to share my daughter’s story with her! My precious baby that was sitting contently in her car seat, full of dark, soft, fluffy hair and had been fortunate… her birth mom had been incarcerated for almost her entire pregnancy so she was unable to get her drug fix until she was released. I believe while she spent her days clean, she had a clear mind that fell in love with this life growing inside of her. Even though she went right back to her same habits after being released, I think that time with a clear head gave her this unbelievable love for her baby girl. As soon as that baby was born and

To begin with, I am just mentioning one of the things i have gone through that has really effected my life emotionally. It all started when i first met her... she was my happiness, she brought out the goofiness inside me. We met at a church i use to go to. It was a bright sunny morning and me and my two brothers were on our way to our church classes for our first communion. My big brother already knew her sister so when he introduced us we actually got along immediately. We soon began to talk more and more and soon enough it was every day. This girl that I met just a couple of weeks ago now was the most important person ever in my life, I called her... my best friend.

I knew what it might do to our relationship and I truly regretted that, but I also had to hold to the value's and principles I believe in.

When I was 20 I met my spouse in a whirlwind romance, and married him within a few months of knowing him. I was raised in a strict church where a short courtship and engagement were encouraged. After the wedding, he revealed his true colors as an abusive man. Struggling with his persuasion I had my son with him when I was 22. My delivery nurse was incredible. When my spouse didn’t want to be there, she supported and encouraged me. She reassured me of how strong I was, and that I could do this on my own if I ever needed to. When my son was 8 months old I decided enough was enough. After going

I can honestly say going through labor was the most painful thing I had ever experienced. Once Freddrick finally did arrived I knew that I would love him unconditionally for the rest of my life. He was just as precious as he could be and didn’t have a worry in this world. I didn’t know the type of mother I would be, but I was determined to be a different type of teenage mother. I wanted to show everyone I might be young with a son, but I made sure Freddrick was taken care of financially, Freddrick came first in my life at all times, Freddrick had disciplined in his life, and that he would know that mommy would always love him regardless of what happens through life.

When I was sixteen I had my first child and then turn around at seventeen and had another one. Soon after having my second child I got a place of my own and met a guy who was good to us but also was abusive in every way. While going through an abusive relationship my two boys were taken from me and placed in foster care. At that point I knew that enough was enough and it was time for a change. A change that makes me wiser but stronger and more independent on my own. So as of today it takes a lot for me to trust and love another man. As of now my self - concept is all about me and my family needs and wants. I let nothing stand in my way. I have a good job for myself and currently going to school and depend on no one but myself and the grace of God. So believe me when I say God is good. I just have to keep the faith no matter what comes your way.

I will never forget the moment my labor began, the moment that marked that step in my journey into motherhood. I can remember everything about it so clearly. My mom, fiancé, and I woke up early Friday morning to make our way to Western Missouri Medical Center. I stood in front of the mirror looking at my belly knowing it would be my last time standing in that bathroom with my baby inside of me still. It was a bittersweet moment that I cherished as long as I possibly could. I was set to be induced that morning and very excited, yet a little bit nervous. I had no idea what to expect. I’d been waiting a very long 37 weeks to finally meet this precious human that had been growing inside me. I had ideas of what he might look like, and what the experience might be like, however nothing could have prepared me for what was in store over the next few days.