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A mother is born, by Regina Phillips

This is my favorite chapter from Chicken Soup for the Mother and Daughter Soul.

http://spiritualsoul.net/profiles/blogs/a-mother-is-born

Letter to my dad

    This is the 1st real letter I've ever written you. Sorry it took me so long but the fact that you are never going to read it had something to do with it. I thought I might update you on what has been going on in my life since you left but it has been 15 years so it would take me forever and since I have a baby I don't have that kind of time. Yes, you have a granddaughter and she looks exactly like you. We even call her Sergita sometimes. She has your same expressions and everything. Some days I think it is you. I wish you could see her, she is beautiful. 

    I married the best man I ever met. He is American so I'm teaching him Spanish. He is a great dad. I know you would have liked him a lot. Everybody does. I pray to God everyday that we never loose him like I lost you. It's been so hard. I still miss you so much, I will miss you for the rest of my life. 

    I live in San Diego, I try to stay away from everyone I know you would understand why. It's peaceful, nobody yells my name. Your birthday is coming up, that is pretty much the only time I make it to church. Different church every time. I hope that changes now that I have a family and a home. I desperately wanted stability but nobody told me it would take getting used to. My old self still feels like she has to run but it's just the habit, and the I realize I am very happy here and I no longer need to flee. I am so proud to say I have finally found my place. 

   Thank you for not abandoning us voluntarily like some dads do. I know you fought for us and you did great. I will never forget that and I haven't forgotten what you said. And daddy, I love you too. I will be thinking of you. Happy birthday wherever you are. 

El Mesón de los Angeles

My Reward For Being So Impatient

   Today my baby girl turns 1 and all I can say is, I am so glad I didn't listen to anyone who told me to wait a little longer , to focus on my career, to make more money (as if that even mattered to me), travel the world with my hubby first, etc. If I had, I wouldn't be the happiest version of me right now.

 
    
    I was in such a hurry to meet you and to hold you and even though I've doubted myself at times I am proud to say I was right to be so impatient. Looking at your face I see my past, my present and my future. Thank you Gia for being so amazing. Happy 1st birthday little momma! I love you and I promise I will be the best mother I can be for you always.