I struggled with the idea of never being able to have a child. It seemed that everywhere I turned young girls who had no business having babies were turning up pregnant. It was so 'unfair'! But God had a better plan for us. A young girl, much too young, decided that the best thing for her baby would be to place it up for adoption. I am ever, EVER, so thankful she did. For this girl of 13, gave to my husband and I the greatest gift. She gave us parenthood. I am thankful for my beautiful daughter, who is now 34 years old.
I won't say that raising Ginger has always been easy. It has been a challenge almost from the day we brought her home from the Catholic Family Center. There were times I threatened to take her back to the nuns, but always jokingly. If nothing else, she has kept me on my knees.
Now, as I see a beautiful young woman struggling with being a single mom with teenagers, going to school so she can make a better life for her family, and the many other trials of life, I am a proud, because she always has a smile, even through the tears, and is always willing to help others in need.
Yes, God blessed us with a wonderful daughter and I am so thankful He did!
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