19 Jan
2007
This came from the parenting forum I co-moderate. It was in response to a mother who was reaching out for some support and advice around her teenage daughter.
My hubby and I thought we would raise our children by the “book”; every stage would fit…correctly.
Our first shock was when our oldest turned into a living, breathing (fire) teenager!!! We were in shock most of that time….LOL. This wasn’t the way we expected these years to be.
We were shocked that our only son would “want” to ditch school and decided to take our 2-ton Van on a joy ride with his friends…underage!!!
We never expected our “baby” daughter to be a “teenage” Mom.
We never expected any of our children to walk throug a terrrible divorce.
We never expected any of our children to move back home….with their children.
But, it all happened and we ALL survived and All thrived.
Our children are our Masterpieces….”warts and all”!!
Love her where she is and she will blossom. And enjoy her where she is…she will amaze you as my girls have truly amazed us.
We are not little “books” running around. These are God’s perfect gift to us. In your home, she will be just fine.
Time is too short for negative messages. God’s promises cover all of us and our desires for our children.
I will remember to keep all of you in prayer; it brings back alot of difficult memories for me, but, we are on the glorious “other side”.
With a thankful heart and a heart for families.!!
Love,
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