Stepchildren

I never had children of my own. I got to know my husband’s children and of course fell in love with each of them. They are two years apart and there are 3 of them. I didn’t know them long in my life before they moved away from my husband.

We never forget about them even though they didn’t grow up with us. We celebrated their birthdays and thought about them in every holiday we had. We hoped that when they grew up that they would choose to come and find their dad.

The two girls have seen us and hung out with both of us and it’s been an honor to get to know them. They grew into amazing adults. I’m reminded that because of what we go through in life makes you into the person you are today. Yes that’s exactly true. Even though it is hard. The oldest I’ve heard from a few times. I send birthday and Christmas messages to him.

Even though I didn’t see them my heart is still huge for them and I’m so proud of who they have become. Last year the oldest got married and recently they had the birth of their first child. Children as we know change us and no matter what and where we have come from we can change our pasts into what the future will bring. I love that.

You don’t ever realize the impact your life can be on someone when you encourage them. I’m blessed that I have two of the children in my life. I’m excited to see where they are in their lives and what they continue to do.

You don’t have to give birth to children for you to love them. I never have stopped praying and loving them no matter where they are. For that I’m eternally grateful.