Family is Always a Family

Blog #87

December 4, 2021

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Note: The following story that you will read is not my life story.

"Ma, I am pregnant?", after saying these words, I bowed my head. I don't have the face to show to them. I know I disappointed them. They expected a lot from me and look what I have done.

"What? Did I hear it right? You're pregnant?" This is what my mother asked! I can sense in her voice the feeling of being disappointed. I understand her coz she work hard just to let me finish my studies but I failed them.

"Yes, Ma!" My answer is almost a whisper.

"Who is the father of the baby?" My mom asked me.

"I am the father of the child ma'am"! Dave steps in and answers my mom politely. He is there with me when we went here to my parent's house but I let him wait outside coz I want to be the first to tell it, my mom.

My mother stares at both of us. I can see many emotions in her eyes. There are disappointments, sadness, and confusion.

After telling the news to them, my mother went to her room without even glancing at us. My father was there with us from the very beginning but he doesn't say anything. I know he has so many words to say but he just keeps all those. I know my father is mad/disappointed at me too coz that's his character. Whenever he's mad, he would just keep quiet coz he doesn't want to hurt our feelings with his harsh words.

"Pa, we need to go now", I took the courage to break the silent atmosphere.

I was about to approach him but he made a hand sign telling us to go already.

I was sad for the cold treatment I received from my family, but who am I to blame them when I know I am the one who is the reason for it.

In my whole pregnancy, I had Dave and his family with me. They took good care of me and I am thankful for having a family who accepted me wholeheartedly.

Days passed and now I am about to give birth. Its November 25, when I delivered a healthy baby boy. Dave and I are so happy to see our little angel. How I wish my family is here with me to witness this happy moment of my life. I sighed!

" Why? What's the problem? Dave asked me.

"I miss my family so much. I hope they are here with me this time to see our little angel". I replied. I became emotional.

" Don't worry, okay! We will visit them next month". Dave told me.

"Really, but what if?"

"Shhh, don't think about it. I know they will accept you. I am sure that they missed you too".

"I hope so"

Days passed so fast and now the time that I wait is here already. It's our time to go to our parent's house. It's the 20th of December and five days from now, our little Dave will be turning one month. If things go smoothly, we will celebrate it with my family.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

I am knocking at our door nervously. Many things are running on my mind. Many what if's are there.

I heard the sound of the doorknob. The nervousness that I am feeling doubles. Then the door opens widely. Finally, I see my mother after a long time. I look at her and suddenly my tears fall.

"Ma!", is the only word that I utter.

" Pa", look who's here", my mom is calling my father. After, she approached and hug me so tight. She cups my face and tells me that she misses me so much.

My tears are now unstoppable. The heavy feeling I have earlier vanished right away after hearing those words from her.

"Is this my grandchild? Hmm, so cute! Come to Grandma baby!" She holds my baby with a smile on her face. What a happy moment this is. I hope my father will be happy too.

Speaking about my father. He is there standing at the door looking at us. I slowly approach him and said, "Pa, I miss you". I am crying while telling it to him.

" Come here", and then he hugged me so tightly just like what my mother did earlier. He whispers, "I miss you too" while hugging me. Now my mind is at peace.

At last, I am now reconciled with my family. We talk nonstop on that day. When my baby is awake, they will be the ones to take care of him, kissing his little cheeks.

Closing Thoughts!

Family is always a family. No matter what we did, no matter what mistakes we make, they are always there to accept us for who we are and what we are.

Just like me when I became a teenage mom, I was about to give up because of the hurtful words that I hear from other people. But thanks God I have my family with me at those downtimes of my life. They never leave me, instead, they are supporting me every journey of it. They lifted me when I felt like giving up. They comforted me when I am sad. They tried their best to make me smile now and then.

To my family especially to my sister who supported me in my whole pregnancy journey thank you so much. To my father who gave me the food that I wanted to eat, thank you, papa. To my Kuya, who understands me always, thank you so much. To my grandma who I disappoint the most, thank you for accepting me. To my stepmom who always makes me laugh, thank you so much. To my other sister who is there with me too, thank you so much! I am super blessed to have you in my life.

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