The right decision

What I want you to know is, when you were just about to enter this world, I was asked if I would be your guardian and without hesitation, I said "YES!" However, God knew what was best and for the first month of your life, you were sent to live with a very nice lady while our daddy went through all of the legal procedures to bring you home.

Your other big sisters, big brothers and I were so sad that you couldn't come home from the hospital, but we found comfort in knowing that you would be coming home.

Not having you in the house but knowing that you were somewhere in the world was tough but I spoke with my boss who was a Christian as I was, and she told me everyday how she prayed for you and knew you'd be coming home soon.

She was right!

I remember when you entered the house on the first day (one month later). I was at work extremely excited to see how much you'd grown and just grateful to be around you finally.

When I made it home from work, I burst through the door of our small two bedroom apartment shouting "Where is my baby?" and this little face was what I saw...

 

Then I held you....



And admired all of your little features.

From then, I only knew you as mine!
My sister, my daughter, my Tamia :)
(or "mymia" as I call you)

Our daddy was advanced in age (67) when you came along and for that reason, I made the decision that once I was settled, I would come back for you, place you in a new/unfamiliar environment where all we have & need are each other and God, and give you the best life possible with the knowledge and resources that I have and gain. I never promised to be perfect or give you the easiest life but I did promise to do my best in every decision that concerns you, your safety, and your well-being. As I embark on this new journey into being a better person, a better sister, a better friend, and a mom...I'm more than happy to begin with you. I made the decision to give you the best of me so that you'll learn to experience the best of what God has to offer.