@bbghitte 28 December 2020 more from that month

A Godmother's Role

On the last of modules submission for this year, a fellow parent asked me if I can be a godmother to his son. I cannot say no because there is a superstitious belief that if we refuse there might be a bad luck or something and they became a close friend since our daughters are best friends. Today is the day of baptism, in time for the celebration of our barangay feast. It has been a practice since we were teenagers, I guess, when our local officials and the church to have a barangay mass at the same time mass baptism. So as a godmother, what are my roles and responsibilities? Being a godmother/ godparent does not end after the mass but it's just the start of something big. You have to act as the second parent of this child not just during special occasions; birthday, Christmas, graduation, etc. You have to let them feel that you are ready to fight for them no matter what just like real parents do. I remember when I graduated highschool, I still have no godchild! I kept asking myself, why? Am I not worthy to be one or is there something wrong with me? Then after a month, one of my closest elementary classmate got pregnant and I am one of the lucky ones she invited to be a godparent. I said yes in an instant because finally I have one! Then after that, I received other invites and as of today, I have 7 godchildren (if I remember correctly). Just a few compared to others. This 1st godchild of mine was so special and close to me. He lives near our house and most of the time he will come to our house and play with me. After his baptism, his mother left for abroad because she was petitioned by her parents. One time, we were on our way to Vigan when he saw a baby sitting in her mother's lap and suddenly he came to me and also do the same. I was touched at that time and hugged him tight. I felt that he longs for a mother's love and comfort. He is big now and already has a family on his own. He say hello sometimes in messenger and I miss him. Being a godparent requires us not just financial support but more importantly is to give and show them love, compassion, understanding and guidance. As godparents we should be their role model in life. To teach them what's good and help them achieve their dreams. To mold them to be a better person, someone that every parents could be proud of. And when they fall short and breakdown, we will be there to give them comfort, support and cheer them up. ...^•°... Thanks for reading and God bless us all! Keep inspiring. Keeo smiling. XOXO, bbghitte Lead image is mine. #originalcontent #readcash #noisecash