For My Son
Originally uploaded by notadesperatehousewife. My heart is full of joy today; this is my eldest sons last day of high school. I have spent the past week reflecting upon him, and his past, and his future.
I have much to owe this young man. This was the child that I became pregnant with at the age of 17. This man, that baby, changed the direction of mine and my husbands lives forever. Without that pregnancy the chances that we would have married were slim. We were not getting along at the time I became pregnant and were definitely headed off into different directions. When I contemplate that, fear courses through my veins. What God has given us instead is a VERY healthy marriage, three wonderful sons, a successful business and love and life more abundantly. It is because of Unplanned No.1 that we are together and are enjoying the blessings that we have been given.
Of all the graduation announcements that I sent out, there was one that I was overjoyed to send out; it was to his oncologist. Shortly after his 6th birthday he was diagnosed with a lymphoma. We went through the surgeries, the chemotherapy, and even after his remission we had a few serious scares with his lymphoma possibly returning. It was a very difficult time as one can imagine. This was just too much for my husband to handle so he somewhat abandoned us and left us to deal with it without him. I do not hold anything against him because we were both so young at the time. He instead switched to completely focusing on his business, it was the only way that he could deal with his pain. I remember the long nights at the hospital, the fear, the pain; I remember all of the other children that were there and were much worse off than my son.
So in honor of my young man, SON, I LOVE YOU, AND I AM SO HAPPY THAT YOU CAME ALONG. You were the Genesis of this family and I am forever grateful. I am so proud of you and the man that you have become. I look forward to your future, I wish the best for you and Samantha whether she's the one or not. I look forward to being a grandmother for your children and I know that you will do a fine job as a husband and a father. I love you.
Your Mom
Beast7 said...
Exceptional, Stacy. You are rightfully proud. Your story of your son as the Genesis of your family is much like my own. The missus and I celebrated 25 years of marriage yesterday, be sure to check out my post on that, you'll enjoy it. I believe children are the reflection of their parents, only more intense. Your son is clearly a reflection of the good traits of his mother and father and a product of the genuine love and faith you share. I always knew what kind of leader a Sergeant Major or Colonel was going to be when I saw their kid's name on the MP blotter reports...Blessings to your son on his graduation, and congratulations to you and your husband on a job well (almost) done.
1:42 PM
Jody Becker said...
Good post and congratulations. Your family is a great example of taking a difficult situation and turning it into something great. Our circumstances do not control our lives, it is our reactions to those circumstances that does. Thanks for sharing!
1:45 PM
Stanielsan said...
Excellent posting and congratulations to your son. When I read stuff like what you wrote, I just kick back and say, God, you are so good! You are a great mom and that is why you have a great son.
2:09 PM
Nettie said...
Congratulations to your son. I am sure he will be richly blessed in the future, as he has a strong foundation!
2:35 PM
Paula said...
I just blogged a post and dedicated it to you! Check it out when you get a chance. Blessings!
9:45 PM
Mills Snowden said...
Inspiring!
10:23 PM
Stacy said...
Thank you everyone for sharing in my joy with me. I'm always telling my husband that I'm a blessed gal.
10:42 PM
Jay777 said...
Congrats to your son! I wish him well out in the world.
11:34 PM
Janette Stripling said...
Congratulations Stacy!An excellent post, it shows the power of love in all of our lives.Good luck to your son, I wish him all the best!
10:42 PM
Maggie said...
That old adage "Every cloud has a silver lining" comes to mind.Seems your dark clouds have been followed by bright blue skies and beautiful rainbows!Congrats to you ALL!
6:03 AM
Muzzy said...
Good post, Stacy. Thanks for putting it up.
7:22 AM
Jeff H said...
I'm smiling through a little tear. I feel much the same way about my niece, whose gradaution from college I just attended this weekend. And my nephew, who graduated from high school 2 years ago. No, they're not my children, but as the proudest uncle this side of Uncle Buck, I know exactly what you're talking about.Blessings to Unplanned #1, and to you and your husband--especially for fighting through all the battles of the past, to come to this day.CONGRATULATIONS!!!
8:48 AM
Housewife said...
What a heart warming story. Thanks for sharing it with us all. You have made this housewife's morning a much brighter one and that's hard to do with me.Congratulations and God Bless!Thanks for being here.
6:11 AM
Mouthy Mom said...
I became a mom at 18. Your post made me cry. Thank you so much. My son saved MY life. While his father and I were and never would have been together, this little baby (who is now eight) was the light in my life during a very rough time. A time I may not have gotten through had I had him to live for.Mouthy Momwww.mouthymom.com