A recent post on Facebook had me cheering, crying, celebrating, and thinking.
This is the picture and post. Grab a tissue or box and read on:
"I don’t know who this lady is but if you know her tell her she’s awesome. Isaiah walked up to this lady at our last home game two weeks ago. He sat on her lap and they were talking like they knew each other. It lasted no more than 20 mins. However, she left right after halftime to meet up with her little girl. Fast forward to tonight...not long after we sat down at the game Isaiah spotted her. She waved at him and he made his way up to her. I thought their interaction would be the same as last time but I was wrong. Isaiah walked right up to her smiling, crawled in her lap and laid his head down on her shoulder. She welcomed him with open arms. This lady patted and rocked Isaiah to sleep like he had given birth to him. It was the sweetest!! We asked her if she wanted us to get him but she kept telling us she (and he) was fine!! Isaiah and this lady has NEVER met before other than those 20 mins at a game 2 weeks ago. I told her tonight that I am so sorry and I don’t know why he keeps bothering her. She replied he’s no bother and to not say that again. She said he was her new friend. She then went on to say she only has one child who is 15 and moments like this are priceless!!! With all of the racial tension that’s going on I’m glad to see the pictures like these because it goes to show color don’t matter to a lot of people. It really don’t!! Arguing over stuff as such makes us miss the simple pleasures in life. I hate I didn’t get her name but I will next game because I’m sure Isaiah will make his way back to her. I love her and don’t know her! #LoveTriumphs #IsaiahsNewFriend#Blessherheart #LowndesVikings #Footballgame
Update: We found out who she is. Her name is Mrs. Angela. She’s such a sweet lady y’all! It’s awesome how God connects people together for whatever reason!!
This is her post after finding out I posted this picture for her:
“To God be all praise, glory, and honor! I have been overwhelmed with emotions today as I have read the post Star Balloon-Bradley shared. I am humbled by the kind words every one has spoken. Isaiah is absolutely adorable! I pray people will Jesus in all this & know His love is beyond measure & that is how I want to love & life my life. I’m not worthy but He sure is!” -Angela"
2nd Update: Thank you for you kind words! I’m so glad this picture is bringing a lot of people joy. I also wanted to mention that I am the auntie and his mom is Thameka S. Miller. Thank you again! May the love continue to spread!
Update: We found out who she is. Her name is Mrs. Angela. She’s such a sweet lady y’all! It’s awesome how God connects people together for whatever reason!!
This is her post after finding out I posted this picture for her: “To God be all praise, glory, and honor! I have been overwhelmed with emotions today as I have read the post Star Balloon-Bradley shared. I am humbled by the kind words every one has spoken. Isaiah is absolutely adorable! I pray people will Jesus in all this & know His love is beyond measure & that is how I want to love & life my life. I’m not worthy but He sure is!” -Angela"2nd Update: Thank you for you kind words! I’m so glad this picture is bringing a lot of people joy. I also wanted to mention that I am the auntie and his mom is Thameka S. Miller. Thank you again! May the love continue to spread!
Update: We found out who she is. Her name is Mrs. Angela. She’s such a sweet lady y’all! It’s awesome how God connects people together for whatever reason!! ❤️This is her post after finding out I posted this picture for her: “To God be all praise, glory, and honor! I have been overwhelmed with emotions today as I have read the post Star Balloon-Bradley shared. I am humbled by the kind words every one has spoken. Isaiah is absolutely adorable! I pray people will Jesus in all this & know His love is beyond measure & that is how I want to love & life my life. I’m not worthy but He sure is!” -Angela 2nd Update: Thank you for you kind words! I’m so glad this picture is bringing a lot of people joy. I also wanted to mention that I am the auntie and his mom is Thameka S. Miller. Thank you again! May the love continue to spread!
Isn't this just beautiful? Incredibly powerful. The gift of love to a child from another. What if this had been his stepmom? Would it have been so celebrated? Shared 182,000 times? Sadly with the stigma and societal view of stepmoms, I highly doubt it. There are countless amazing, selflesss, humble moms out there who are doing a fantastic job co-parenting with the stepmom, celebrating the gifts she gives to their children - yes, you read that right - their children. It doesn't matter if she's had her own children or not - it doesn't require DNA or birthing your own to become a mother.
Recently I thought of the many blessings my stepchildren were deprived of because of the lack civility much of their time growing up among their parents/stepparents. They were robbed of the overflowing joy and peace because of pride and jealousy, insecurities and guilt. Those kids certainly didn't ask for divorce or the vitriol emotions that followed the divorce. Neither does a stepmom when she meets and eventually marries her husband. No one is forcing anyone to be friends but at least be civil and show your children that respect, communication and cooperation makes for great co-parenting relationships and who knows....a friendship could develop over time.
Just a few things to think about.
Love,
The Straight Up Stepmom.
Emotions are very difficult to control and explain, but it is what makes us unique from one another. As parents, we must help our kids understand why it is important to control their emotions and understand why they happen. Don’t be afraid to talk about the topic because your child may feel confused about how to handle these feelings.
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