MyFamily

The Children
that have affected my life.

Harley was my first child which I was only a teen myself when I had. He is now 20 and I couldn't be any prouder of him. He is very physically active and has morals that any mother would be proud of. He has graduated high school and is currently working where his Dad works. He is moving on to his next chapter of his life April 1, 2007~~~he is getting his own place. I am sure this will be quite a transition for me but I know he will be fine.

Cassandra is my baby girl. She is now 17 and I find that so hard to belive. Her outlook on life, her ways, her little quirks remind me so much of myself that it scares me at times. She is the most sensitive and caring girl I know although sometimes she likes to put that coat of armour on to protect herself. Her interests are music (playing & listening), art, friends, and animals. Her goal in life is to be a Vet and I believe that career is best for her!

Bellina joined our family when she was 5. She is now 11. She is Rich's daughter. It took quite some time for us to bond it seemed but now she comes and talks to me about her problems. I have always just wanted to be her friend, as she has a mother, and now I can say we are. She is your classic tomboy who hates dresses and dolls~~~but would rather play soccer and bug hunt.

Devin has been in our family since he was born. I was with Rich prior to his birth. He is now 5 and loves Spiderman, Batman, Lego, and dinky cars. Devin is such a different boy compared to my own but love him just the same. Like Bellina I hope not to fill a motherly role but a friend and confidant to him. While we enjoy him only every other weekend, during those weekends he is very much attached to me.

Amanda is Rich's niece. She has joined our family three times. Although she has moved on, AGAIN, she will forever and always be a part of our family. She keeps seeking happiness, but doesn't realize it isn't something you find---it is something that comes from wiithin. She acts tough, but underneath all the anger is a sad little girl who is just in need of love~~~although she will never admit that. We seemed to have a pretty good relationship as I have never had a problem with her respecting me. Alot of times I actually see myself, when younger, in her.

Kayle is my niece. She lived with us for 4 years as her and her mother (but mostly her step-father) were having problems. She had always spent a lot of time at our house from the time she was little so the adjustment was smooth. My wish was for always to re-unite with her mother and she did!!! Our relationship is next to nil now but not a day goes by that I don't wonder how she is or miss her. She went down a wrong road for a bit but proud to say she found her way back to the right way.

Michael is my godson. I have never been a godparent before. I had the honour of being there while he entered this world. I had the pleasure of raising him due to family problems for a few months. It was through some of my bad health issues I had to make the hardest decission in my life regarding a child. I decided to release him from my custody into CAS care with his other siblings. When I did this I knew I would probably never see him again....and I haven't. But I hear he is doing well. I hold onto the memories of his first steps, his first birthday, and so much more. Perhaps one day I will see him to give him his memories that I have saved for him.