Crown of Glory

7/25 – 41 Year Old Grandmother to Be (No Audio)

Good morning Strawberry letter 23, I am a 41 year old single parent of one young adult daughter (18) and a teenage son (16). My kids are the product of 12 year marriage. Last week my daughter told me she was 7 weeks pregnant... mind you she is still in high school and she does not graduate until June 2008. Since the kids have been little I have talked about the importance of an education (especially when I work for the school system) and some stability before starting a family. It is almost like someone has brain-washed my child into the notion that she is ready to take on the responsibility of a mother. I am just devastated and shocked that she wants to keep this baby. She cries and gets depressed when I bring up the options of adoption or terminating this pregnancy. I am overwhelmed with sadness because all the plans she had for college and enjoying her young life (without children) will be challenged. Also I must admit that I am embarrassed to tell my family and friends. I know she's 18. But with no job, no education and living at home still...this is not a pretty picture. Now don't think for one minute that I won't still provide and support her through this it's just a very hard pill to swallow right now. How do I accept this? How do I help her stay on track with her plans with baby in toe? Thank you, Grandma to be

7/24 – Needing Advice

7/23 – Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman

7/22 - What Next?

7/21 – Truly Lost Without Her (special guest Anthony Hamilton)