My mother turns 60 next year, and I was hoping to spread her inspiration and love to others as a gift to her. This is my mother's poem to me:
Happy Mother's Day to My Little Girl
I was so very proud the day you were born I had my little girl I adorned.
As you grew I realized how independent you were now.
You brought happy times and sad times.
Although I didn't realize what God had in mind.
When you were fourteen you chose
a path I would not have chosen for you.
I had dreams for your life
but your dreams were different.
You brought happy times and sad times in my life.
Although I didn't realize what God had in mind.
The doctor said you were pregnant.
I remember the tears rolling down your face that day.
Oh the sadness I felt too.
We sat at the park and you said
"Why cry over something that's already done."
I thought the dreams I had for you were gone, but they had only just begun.
You brought happy times and sad times in my life.
Although I didn't realize what God had in mind.
As the child grew within you
we shared sad times and good times.
Once you wanted it all to end and
then you couldn't wait for tomorrow.
You brought happy times and sad times in my life.
Although I didn't realize what God had in mind.
Finally the day had come
You had that little girl just like
the time I had waited for so long ago.
She was a beautiful little girl and
you shared her life with me.
You brought happy times in my life.
And now I realize what God had in mind."
~Sandy Hornbeck & Robin Kelly
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"I am nineteen years old, I currently have a year left of higher education before I go on to university to take a BA in English and Drama, then a one year Post Graduate Certificate in Education to lead to my lifelong teaching career.
Two years ago I went to Spain [and] got introduced to [a family friend] and we hit it off, in February this year I went back to see my family again and hooked up with the same guy, and ended up going back out three weeks later to see him. After this we didn't really speak so much and I figured it was just a holiday fling that had ended.
He was due to move back to England to start his new job, when three days prior to this I found out I was pregnant with his child.
I asked [my mother] to tell my dad as I was too ashamed and worried about his disappointment. At this point I was shocked into wanting a termination, but after researching it I decided against it. Everyone was shocked with my decision, and my father was initially really upset. I have an open dialog with my child's dad and we intend on keeping things that way for the sake of our child. Although I am very much aware that I am going into this alone.
I have read everyone's wonderful stories of how their babies' fathers have stuck around and they are together, so maybe my story is a bit different. My child isn't born yet. I am independent, and I am determined to finish my education, become a teacher and be a fantastic mother. After all, when the going gets rough, you try harder."
Kate J., England.
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"When I found out my daughter was pregnant it was a shock. I took her to the Dr. and we found out together. At the time my daughter was [not yet in high school]. I am pro-life, so my first thoughts were, we're gonna have a new addition to the family.
We lost relationships with several family members and friends because everyone either wanted me to make her have an abortion or give the baby up for adoption.
My daughter was home schooled and kept up with her studies well. On October 30th, my granddaughter, Julia was born. We can't imagine life without her. My daughter is responsible and cares well for her baby. I am also supportive of the dad as he has been there for everything.
Teachers from my daughter's school have emailed me and said she is an inspiration and role model for other students. Now when I got that, I was like WOW.
I think the reason many teenagers fail, is because many give up on them when they become pregnant. As a parent I must say, don't do that. This is not what I wanted, but God doesn't give us anymore then we can handle. My daughter takes care of her baby every night and goes to school every morning. She is more determined to become a pediatrician which has been her career choice since she was ten. I tell her all of your dreams are still possible, you just have to work a little harder, but I'm by your side every step of the way and we will do this together."
G'ma, Dallas, USA
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"When I was 15yrs old I met the boy of my dreams, he was perfect, but one problem he was nearly two years older then me, I could already hear my dad's voice in the back of my head protesting on how this boy is much to old to date his daughter.
Two months after my 16th birthday I went with my best friend to take a home pregnancy test. I remember being so nervous and scared of the result. After confirming what I feared I now feared even more telling my parents and the baby's father. I had no clue what they were going to say I didn't even know what I wanted after all I was 16 years old, just a baby myself. For the next three weeks it felt like the world was caving in on me as each day passed it became more and more scary until at last I knew I had to tell them, I couldn't hide it much longer.
I [now] have a healthy 20 month old boy. To my astonishment my whole family backed me up and even more importantly the father. I've been living at home which enabled me to finish my education and so has my fiance (my sons father of course!) who's been working to save up some money. On my 19th birthday we will be moving into an apartment of our own and a year later we plan to have our wedding.
We take everyday one step at a time but lives just never felt so good before." Tash, USA
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"I became pregnant when I was a senior in high school. I have three beautiful girls now and the oldest is 17. I am in nursing school and we had to do a community teaching project. I chose teen pregnancy. I would like your CD and tape for my girls to view. I have really enjoyed your site -- the information was wonderful." Debra D., USA
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"I was fourteen when i got pregnant and a freshman in high school. I was really scared to tell my parents at first i taught about an abortion, i was really scared to have one.Then i started to think if i have and abortion i would never know how he would have been and how much joy he would have brought to my life.I forgot that i was afraid to tell my parents but i had to do it cause it was my body,baby and choice and no one could stop me from having him just god.i really thank god for sending me and angel to my life he has brought alot of joy.Know i just couldn't imagine my life without him." Giggles, USA
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"Please read my story, if you are pregnant and thinking about adoption for your baby. My husband and I could not have children. When we started thinking about adopting, I had an unforgettable dream about an adoption angel. I saw an image of a couple connected by a rainbow to a baby. The couple was in the top right corner of the image and the baby was in the bottom left area. The image faded and suddenly a magnificent angel appeared. She had a very kind face and was smiling sweetly. Her rosy, pink wings spanned the image. Above the angel was a light blue banner with "ADOPTION ANGEL" written on it. A few years later, we adopted our wonderful daughter. Wherever you are, I want you to know that you, too, have an adoption angel who will help you find the right parents to love and take care of your baby. You only need to ask for their help." Elizabeth, USA
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"I was a senior in high school when I found out that I was pregnant. I thought my life was over, but little did I know my life was just beginning! Now my daughter is two and beautiful. I also had a baby boy who is 4 almost 5 months old. I am twenty years old and I have two of the most beautiful children in the world. I never thought that I could be a mother. It scared me to think about having kids. But now knowing what I do now I would do it all over again. I am going back to school to become a nurse in the maternity ward. I am going to show my babies that anyone can do anything their hearts desire as long as you put your mind to it. I would not trade anything I've gone through in becoming a mother for anything. My children are my life and without them I do not know where I would be today" Amanda, USA
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