I don't know what it's like to be a young mom, but my sis was 19 when she had her first, so I've had the chance to observe her journey.
The news is buzzing with Sia becoming a grandma at 44. If you don't remember Sia, she's an Australian pop star and song writer. Here she is
You might recognize her better like this
Sia adopted two 18-year old boys 10 years ago when they were aging out of the foster system after having lived in 18 different homes in 18 years.
A 48-year old friend of mine just adopted a 2-year old. My dad had a child at 60.
Having kids will turn your life upside down, shifting your schedule, your priorities, and your focus--completely on your little (or bigger) child. Most parents (who are healthy humans) will note that having children is one of --if not the-- best thing they've done in life.
I wonder if anyone will read this who needs a push to know that if you have the heart to raise children, the place to provide, and the means to support and connect with children, there is a child (or two or three) who needs you!
Coming from a military family, it seemed seeped in our family culture that once children were 18, it was up to the military to become the family and finish raising them. I find the older I get, the more and more important family becomes--whether it's family or framily.
There's something about having a place you know you belong that provides a foundation for confidence and strong identity. If you can, why not provide that for children?
AdoptUS is a good place to start for information and a search. I limited my search to four states and found 355 adoptable children.
It's time amp up focus on this in our own house. Honey! :)
Take Care,
Images from siamusic.net and Entertainment Tonight
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