I cannot believe how much he has grown! I look at him in his crib and he is so LONG! I remember when he was just a tiny little thing in the big crib. Man time flies! He is such a joy and I cherish every moment we are together. I love when it is just Jill, Braden, and I and we all get in the floor and play together. Sometimes we play with toys, or look at books, wrestle, etc... We have so much fun with this little guy! I thank the Lord above for him everyday!!!!!
I would like to ask for some prayers for me and my poor excuse for a mother. I found out some disturbing news this week. About 6-7 years ago my family just dropped out of my life. I just assumed that they felt the same way my parents did about my lifestyle and decided that they did not want to see me anymore. This hurt of course, but I realized that was just part of my life now that I came out to everyone. Well I found out that was not exactly why. My wonderful mother decided to give my family an ultimatium- either they see me and my mom cuts them out of her life, including my dad and brothers. OR they are a part of their life, but they do not see me or include me in their lives. I don't blame them for just losing one family member instead of four, but really-- a mother could do that to her child?!?!?! WTF!!! Not that they like what I am doing, because they do not, but I think that they would have liked to at least see Braden and I and be a part of our lives. So that makes a little more sense and explains a lot of what happened all those years. This new information plus the other lies she tells the family like I refused to go to counseling! CRAZY- I am the one that called and asked her to go and made the appointment and she refused because he was not a CATHOLIC counselor. That was her choice to make! Of course the rest of the family does not know my side because we do not talk/see each other. So the lies continue! I am just so tired of the lies!!!! Tell everyone I am gay and flauting it (as she puts it)- I don't care, but do not spread lies!!!! So I ask you to pray for this closeminded "family" that I have and to pray for Jill, Braden, and I-- that we survive the storm an even closer family:) Thankfully Jill's family has been WONDERFUL through it all. Jill's dad even sent me flowers to brighten my day, and her mom sent me a beautfiul card to let me know she has been praying for us. I do not know what I would do without her family! They are my family now and I LOVE THEM!!!! We do have a wonderful support system of friends that are our chosen family now and we truly appreciate all the support and love they have for us and Braden.
On to more wonderful things... Below are pics at the soccerfield:)
I love you coach!
I love this pic!
So sweet:)
Go girls!!
This one is at Jill's Mamaw's. We go there every Sunday and he loves getting in her spice cabinet. He decided to strike a
pose for the camera:)
7 comments:
He looks soooo grown up in that picture of his little face.
When did that happen ?
my heart goes out to you......I agree with you.....how in the hell can a MOTHER do that to her child??? We can't not pick who our child decide to be with all we want is their happiness.....oh well she has missed a lot.....or loss not yours....love ya
I am so sorry you are going through this family stuff. I understand it, my mother doesn't agree with my decision to be a single mom, and tells everyone she 'prays that I'll find God and repent for my sinful life.' I don't know what part my son plays in that, since he's the 'result of my sinful ways.' I have chosen to have minimal contact with her, because people like this are toxic and will only make you doubt yourself.
You have a beautiful family, and for what it's worth, I'm glad to know you, if only in the blog and email sphere. Stay strong, your mother is the one who is missing out on being part of her grandson's life, just like my mother misses out on G's life. I don't feel one bit sorry for either one of them!
Hugs to you, and lots of smooches to that cute little man!
Amber I love checking out your updates. I do not however love how your family has been to you over the years. It would be easy for people to say to "forget about them" but ultimately they are your family and I know how hard that must be. I'm so sorry that you have all had to go through that. Just know that people like me love you lots!
great pics! sorry about your family. Mine has some rough edges but isn;t even close to the kind of stuff your mother pulls.
braden is great and family of choice rocks!!
First of all - your son is beautiful and perfect... Secondly - I am so sorry your mother chooses to live this way. One day I bet she will regret this if she doesn't already! I know even though you know she is the one that is totally wrong it still isn't easy because she is your mother. Third - you have a BEAUTIFUL family and everything in the world to be proud of!
I have been thinking of you often, and wanting you to know that you have an amazing family of you, Jill, and Braiden, cherish this and the family that Jill has brought to you. Think of the amazing things that you will be able to teach your son about true family values. Lots of hugs.
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