When I started this blog, I had two babies in diapers, a tween and an almost teen running about our dwelling. We had many highs and lows. I had experienced post-partum depression, gestational diabetes with two, and moved back with parents more than once to get my head on straight.
What got me through marital, parental and health storms, was my faith, support system, and brainwave music--yes, I know, it's the little things. Throw in exercise and healthy eating and I started to feel good inside. The drugs the doctors prescribed were tested, but none seem to work as well as they should, so I had to fight through mental anguish with God at my side. I just couldn't pinpoint where my emotions began and ended. I was miserable and the children knew it. So had I not chose to step outside of the box of my mind and utilize the necessary tools, I would have still been in my box. Thanks kids for your understanding when mom was away! We all came together almost a decade ago between school breaks and eventually full-time. All became well again.
Below, the current elementary student was a whiner back in 2007-08 and was frustrated because he couldn't walk like the big boys. The middle-schooler was not much on sharing his toys and loved getting into things as a toddler for quite a few years. The high school student was one of the wildest children I ever encountered especially during 2008-12. He had lots of energy, was very active in sports and ran his mouth a mile a minute! Yes, we got that one checked out. Counselors aided him and now he is as calm as a cucumber and never needed prescription drugs either! Then there was the professional who at the time, a tween headed toward his teen years rather rapidly, didn't speak much to anyone. He was seeing a speech therapist. His progress over the years--amazing!
I have no expectations this year for these boys other than to be productive members of society and stay close to God--just be good! Life will throw its share of challenges, but like always, our family rises above them all! I toast apple juice, a family favorite, to my children who inspired me with all their enlightening milestones to create this blog many years ago and wish them all the best as they continue to learn what it means to be quality men! Their younger photo, with all four boys, is featured along the side of this blog.
May all you lovely families have a prosperous and healthy year!
Nicholl McGuire is the author of
When Mothers Cry,
What Else Can I Do on the Internet?, and the blog owner.
My children...Where are they now?
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| Elementary school student avid YouTube watcher and gamer. |
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| High School Senior now, aspiring model, rapper, and actor. |
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| Middle School now, youth film producing. |
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| Young professional now, working two jobs. |
