It’s interesting how much kids can put your life into
perspective. Before I had Jaken I had not seen my life clearly. I knew what I
wanted to do, where I wanted to go and what I wanted to become but I was still
young to be completely sure. I may still be considered a teenager because of my
age but as I hear the words “mommy” coming out of my little boy’s mouth I don’t
feel like a seventeen year old.
Having a
child in high school is not the easiest. Everyday I leave before my baby wakes
up and come home late in the evening. I spend the day two hours away from him,
the worry of how I will provide for us is constantly on my mind. I love being
in school but I dislike the feeling of being away from my little boy. It’s hard
but this is what I have to do to make our future the best for us.
My senior
year in high school and I am afraid to be out there alone with my family. At
the beginning of the year I came upon some struggles with college and what I
wanted to do. I would walk into the career center to have a little chat with
Mrs. White. I heard from Daniel that they grew up around her family and their
horses. As I walked into her office she would always have the biggest smile
with the most polite hello. I found my self-walking into her office whenever I
needed someone to speak with. She would listen to my struggles and complaints
and I hers. We spoke about everything going on in our lives and shared stories.
She would ask about Jaken and how we were all doing. I connected with her in
such a short time. I have know her a short time but she had a great impact on my life.
In such a
short time I began to see her as my friend. I listened to her stories, heard
and saw the worry. As we go through our own problems, we somehow come together
during the week to talk. Mrs. White is an amazing person. She is motherly,
strong and independent. It may be odd to some people but I am more than glad
that I met her. The stories of her life make me wonder about my future. I one
day want to be like her. She has gone through so much in her life and she is
still determined and strong.
Thank you
Mrs. White for being here for me through my struggles. You helped me determine
where I want to go for college and you are always here for my family and I.
