I had big dreams. I never even had time to take a lunch during my junior and senior years in high school. I was too busy taking college prep classes and business classes so I would have skills to work my way through college. It was important to me to have a good career so that I could be self-sufficient once I had a family. I wasn't preparing myself for a divorce, but I wanted to make sure that I could take care of myself and my children. I planned to major in business in college and then go on to law school.
Then, I found out I was pregnant with Ashleigh. I graduated early and attended one semester at community college while the rest of my class finished up their senior year.
Everything. Changed.
Those dreams that I had seemed unimportant. Even before she was born, I knew. I knew what I was meant to do with my life. I am not sure I can explain how I knew. I just knew.
I can remember seeing a show where a bunch of teen moms were asked if they would do it all over again if given the chance for a do-over. None of them would. I would. In a heartbeat. I absolutely could not change having that girl in my life.
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I wouldn't trade my boy in for the world. Not a chance!
I'm guessing the girls they asked were likely under some pressure to answer in a certain way. I don't know any really good moms who would give up their children to gain a career instead.
It was a show with Dr. Brazleton, maybe? I think they were discussing how difficult it had been at such a young age.
Did you ever watch "The Ultimate Gift"? Some critics viewed it as an antiabortion film just because the single mother of a little girl said, "She's the best decision I ever made."
I sure am glad you did it! Life without ash would be terrible! Not to mention you are the best mom we could ever ask for! Love you!
-Bethany
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