by Karen Nunn

Created on: September 24, 2009   Last Updated: February 16, 2010

When I found myself pregnant at 19, I never imagined the changes that would take place in my life. I was a carefree, do want you want person and all of a sudden my whole world turned upside down. I do not believe in abortion and besides adopting my child out, raising this child was my only other option and this was my choice. I dealt with the shame and anger from family members telling me that I had just thrown my life away but I never felt that way. I felt that the child I was carrying was a gift. If I had continued on the path I was heading down and couldn't change my life, I probably wouldn't be here today. My child gave me the strength and courage to turn my life around. The old saying "If you can't do it for yourself, do it for your children" had never be more true.

When I gave birth to my daughter I felt a love that I had never felt in my life. Looking in her beautiful innocent face and holding her body to mine was overwhelming. From that moment I became a Mom. I have never regretted keeping and raising my daughter. Being a younger unmarried Mother was hard at times and I wish that I had gone to school to provide a more financially stable life for us but I never regretted my choice. For so many years it was her and I against the world and the bond that grew between us still exists to this day.

My Daughter is now going to be a Mother and I am anticipating the arrival of my Grandson. I am looking forward to holding him for the first time and am planning all the things we are going to do together. The most exciting part of becoming a Grandma is seeing my own child holding her child for the first time. I can't wait for my daughter to feel the most pure love in the world, the same love I felt the first time I held her. The opportunity to be able to go full circle and share in that joy with your own child is another gift that I am ever so grateful for. My daughter has struggled with her own health and this child she is carrying is truly a gift and is to be cherished just like she was. There is nothing more beautiful in this world then seeing a new Mother with her child and I am blessed to get to share that with the child that saved my life.

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