Today made it all worthwhile
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Today made it all worthwhile
If you know me you know of some of the struggles I've had, the hard times with family regarding Joe etc
For those of you who don't know me, a brief history.
My brother was alcoholic, his wife died from breast cancer (she was alcoholic too but it's never mentioned!) things went from bad to worse when she died and my 11 year old nephew decided to come to live with me and my kids.
He came to live with me and his Dad died the Feb after.
I've loved my nephew as my son ever since he came here, because for me there is no other way. I have 3 kids here and I can't treat any one different from the other. I love them all and they all give their own thing to the 'family unit'
Today is my birthday, and ever since Joe was born he's sent me a 'happy birthday Aunt' card, and I've loved that.
Today I went out to lunch with a friend and I got home to a realy tidy house, a dog who'd already been walked and my three kids with cards and presents.
I opened the kids cards and ended up in tears, they all three kissed me as they gave me their card (WOW these are teenage boys! lol) and when I opened Joes card he'd given me one that said 'you're like a mother to me'
I was so overwhelmed! I know I'm like a mother to him but to have a card from him that says he knows it too is unreal.
I even spoke to my mum, (who obviously buys the cards and presents my kids give me!) she said she got two for Joe one said Aunt and one just said hapy birthday, she said he must have gone off by himself and spent his own money to get this card.
I love all my kids cards, but to think he's gone out and bought this by himself means the world to me. I must be doing something right.
For those of you who don't know me, a brief history.
My brother was alcoholic, his wife died from breast cancer (she was alcoholic too but it's never mentioned!) things went from bad to worse when she died and my 11 year old nephew decided to come to live with me and my kids.
He came to live with me and his Dad died the Feb after.
I've loved my nephew as my son ever since he came here, because for me there is no other way. I have 3 kids here and I can't treat any one different from the other. I love them all and they all give their own thing to the 'family unit'
Today is my birthday, and ever since Joe was born he's sent me a 'happy birthday Aunt' card, and I've loved that.
Today I went out to lunch with a friend and I got home to a realy tidy house, a dog who'd already been walked and my three kids with cards and presents.
I opened the kids cards and ended up in tears, they all three kissed me as they gave me their card (WOW these are teenage boys! lol) and when I opened Joes card he'd given me one that said 'you're like a mother to me'
I was so overwhelmed! I know I'm like a mother to him but to have a card from him that says he knows it too is unreal.
I even spoke to my mum, (who obviously buys the cards and presents my kids give me!) she said she got two for Joe one said Aunt and one just said hapy birthday, she said he must have gone off by himself and spent his own money to get this card.
I love all my kids cards, but to think he's gone out and bought this by himself means the world to me. I must be doing something right.
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Originally Posted by LucyA 
I must be doing something right.
My mom didn't do as good a job as you did in terms of making him feel loved the same as she loved me and my full brothers. Of course, our life was complicated by the fact that my dad was alcoholic and mom had a real tough time with him. My brother was resentful that he didn't get placed with his other uncle--the rich, high-functioning one. He kind of got the shaft getting placed in my family.
So, kudos to you, and you deserve all the love you are now reaping from the love you've sown.
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Originally Posted by coyote21
Awesome share Lucy, misted me up.
Wow, from teen aged boys no less. I've been dreading those years myself.
Good job. And Happy Birthday.
Thanks and God bless us all,
Coyote
Wow, from teen aged boys no less. I've been dreading those years myself.
Good job. And Happy Birthday.
Thanks and God bless us all,
Coyote
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Imagine any other job you work at for years, struggle, strife, heartache, roller coaster up and down, worry, and panic.....and yet all it takes to make all of it the most worthwhile endeavor of your life is a Hallmark Card.
That's being a parent and there's no other joy like it!!
Happy Birthday, Lucy!
That's being a parent and there's no other joy like it!!
Happy Birthday, Lucy!
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Lucy my heart just melted when I read your post and a smile came to my lips. It is wonderful how he knows he is part of your family and that he gets wonderful love from you. You are a GREAT mother. Who knows, maybe he will start to call you mum. . .
Happy Birthday!! What a wonderful gift from all 3 of your teenage boys! You are definitely doing things right.
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Happy Birthday!! What a wonderful gift from all 3 of your teenage boys! You are definitely doing things right.
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