All mothers know that having a baby changes your life. In Ruwandian culture, even your name changes when you have a baby. From then on you are referred to as: Mama ….(insert child’s name -usually firstborn or daughter).
In my case, my life changed to become my biggest nightmare, all my fears rolled into one: My son is cerebral palsied and he is badly affected.
Life does goes on, though. Now, six months after he was born I can laugh at jokes, enjoy food, count my many blessings. Occasionally I allow myself to sink into misery, but I dare not do that for too long.
Hey, let’s play a little game…It is called: Hope.
2 responses so far ↓
Tom // April 25, 2006 at 3:20 pm |
I stumbled upon your blog. I wish you and your child the best of luck and much success. It’s not going to be easy, but you’re never given a challenge you can’t handle. Smile.
ellie // April 26, 2006 at 3:10 pm |
Thanks, Tom. Yes, a challenge it definitely is, but there is also much to be grateful for.–>