My Youngest Daughter
By worldwise1
@worldwise1 (14885)
United States
August 16, 2007 5:06pm CST
I give thanks every day for my youngest child. I had considered giving her up for adoption before she was born, but changed my mind. She is a great source of strength to me now that I'm older. She calls me several times each day. She comes to visit and spends the occasional night just to hang out with me. On a day like today I especially appreciate her. She came over and cleaned my bedroom and changed evrything the way I wanted it. Then she vacuumed all through my apartment and mopped my kitchen and bathroom floors. These are things she never minds doing for me without my asking. That is why I always try to go that extra mile for her.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
20 Aug 07
Sweet I am so glad that you have got her
I have 2 Children that I appreciate very much to they are the best
I live 3 1/2 away from them but I know if I needed them they would be here straight away
I go to see them and they come to me quite often
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
20 Aug 07
My other children don't live so far away but they don't visit often anymore, gabs. My youngest gets angry about this, but I tell her not to worry about the rest. I raised them all the same way and we used to be a very close family. I don't know what's changed but I keep hoping and praying.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
20 Aug 07
I am sure you will miss him very much, weemam. There is an old saying that we should raise them up, then give them wings. I know I hated it when my last one left home. I hope he will not be moving too far away.
@claudia413 (4280)
• United States
17 Aug 07
What a great thing to hear. It sounds like you both appreciate each other. You certainly made the right decision years ago. I sure wish my daughter lived closer to me. Same with my son. Unfortunately, they live in other states. At least we can keep in touch by phone and online. Enjoy the time you two spend together and give her a hug from me.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
20 Aug 07
I do enjoy her so much, claudia. She just spent the night on Friday and we had a nice time. She woke me up to the smell of sausage and eggs yesterday morning. She is so sweet to me.
@cmsk2005 (1770)
• United States
17 Aug 07
I am the younger child of my parents and my parents also have same impression about me---I am not supporting myself but its real and i remember from long back they used to tell this thing as i am more affectionate and close to them foe ever and more caring for them. Is it always younger one who is like this? I dont know for sure
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
20 Aug 07
i really appreciate cmsk. i am sure you are the most thoughful and lovely daughter just as you are a great friend to me.
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
20 Aug 07
I am so glad that you two have this type of relationship. It is nice that she comes and helps you around your home.
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
20 Aug 07
Yes, Feona, I think we have this special bond because I carried her two months past my due date. The doctors all said it was very unusual. We always have such fun together.
@3lilangels (4639)
• United States
17 Aug 07
thats a beautiful and touching story,its amazing how a child can change so many things to a humans life.they bring so much fun,laughter,joy,love,and pride.its so beautiful to have that special bond that you and your daughter have,it shows by the little things you do for one another that makes your bond stronger.and to go that extra mile is great because you guys will always have one another to do for each other,always know the saying one hand washes the other,which means you do what you can,and she does what she can.this love will grow forever.
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
17 Aug 07
Thank you, 3lilangels. Yes, it is amazing how you can bond with a child and be willing to make any sacrifice for them. Sometimes it feels good just to know that you are loved enough to rate that extra attention from a loved one.
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
17 Aug 07
Aww she sounds like a wonderful daughter worldwise. :)
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
17 Aug 07
She really is, maddysmommy, and I'm not being prejudiced when I say it. I get so many comments from neighbors and friends about how good she is to me. We have a really close bond.
@fab315 (1231)
• Philippines
17 Aug 07
Hello!
What a touching story. I salute you and proud of you for changing your mind about putting her up for adoption. You're very lucky to have such caring daughter, you both are lucky to have each other. I hope you both will have more happy moments together. Take care..
cheers! :D
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
17 Aug 07
I am a very lucky mom, fab. I have to give her grandfather props for convincing me to keep her. I have never regretted that decision.
