Sometimes when doors get closed in our lives, we feel disappointment or a sense of failure. I have struggled with these feelings lately. I recently realized that some of the things I had chosen to take on, were not working out the way I had hoped. It was a harsh reality, but now I understand why.
Fear not...The Innsane is not one of those things. I will still be blogging and doing The Classy Closet. They are my passions and I feel like I am utilizing my gifts in these areas, while still being able to keep my kids the #1 priority that they should be. I had to cut out some other business things and it was not easy. Like I said, though, I can see why it had to happen. I got a call last night that will change my life.
The call was from a girl who I know. She is young....and pregnant. She has no boyfriend/husband/partner to speak of. The father of the baby is suddenly MIA. Her parents do not care enough to get involved. She is already four months along and in no way prepared to have a baby. She asked for my help. My bleeding heart leaped with joy as I realized that God was handing me a situation that I am well equipped to handle. Of course, I offered to help in every way possible. She seemed relieved. My husband said that she definitely came to the right person.
From now until May, I will be mentoring this girl and making a mommy out of a teenager (well....technically, the baby will be doing that, but I will prepare her for that transition.) I will also act as her labor coach. We are getting her set up with Medical, scheduling an ultrasound and making lists of what needs to be done before May. In the midst of all of this, I felt mind mind spark. I had an idea of how to use this situation to reach out and possible help others. I am now creating a blog that chronicles the journey to making a mommy out of this girl.
I will be reporting our progress, our lessons and milestones before and after her birthing day. We will share our thoughts on the journey, our fears and everything else that happens. I am hoping to find sponsors for the blog. I intend to have a bloggy baby shower for her...although I'm not sure exactly how. I am really hoping that the blog will be something that other girls can read and derive some hope from. Maybe it will inspire other moms to mentor a girl who may be need of some mommy lessons. Heck...I am grateful that I had so many sister in laws to help me. Otherwise I would have been a clueless basket case!
I'm off to get the ball rolling now. So much to do. We're having a baby!! I will post the link to the blog when it is ready. Have a wonderful day!

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