The hard question with an easy answer

Mostly everyone who I've informed that I will be taking custody of my sister ask the same question... "Why would you take responsibility of someone else's child if you don't have any kids?" So in other words, people are curious as to why I would take on the responsibility of someone else's actions. To that question I simply reply "because I am able to." The situation with Tamia and I, in my opinion, is no different than a single parent or a couple walking into an adoption agency and taking a child or children into their home. They simpy see a need and they meet it. That's exactly what I am doing for my sister only in my situation, it's a little more of a obligation that a decision. Since I am her sister and not some random person, there's a previously formed relationship and knowing the reality of her fate if I don't step in, I am that much more passionate and faithful about the decision that I've made. Some people may not understand or even agree with my decision and I totally respect that however, it makes no difference in the decision that I have made. I've realized and learned that in every aspect of life, some will disagree and to those people, I've learned to hear them out, respect their opinion, take in the information that I deem useful, and keep moving through life. My sister is MY SISTER, my obligation, and my responsibility. No other reason for taking her in is necessary in my sight!

Labour of LOVE

My dear, darling friend Chelsea recently taught me how to crochet and surprisingly, I picked up the method of te single stitch rather quickly. So with my newfound skill, I decided to crochet Tamia a blanket (it's the only thing I know how to create at the moment). I call it my labour of love because I add stitches to it every moment that I'm able to steal away between class, practicum, homework, volunteering, church, socializing, vigirous exercise regimens (including meal tracking), life group, Bible study, regular studying, eating, sleeping, and oh yeah, BREATHING! I still find time to carefully and meticulously wrap the yarn around the needle, pull it through one loop, repeat only this time pulling it through both loops before pushing the needle through the next stitch. This blanket has to be perfect for her but the only way that'll happen is if it's completed before she makes it to Arizona!