A Turning Point in My Life
what they were going to look like, and I wondered if I
would be a good mom. I’ve been a mom for six years now.
It’s what keeps me alive and waking up early and tired day
and night five days a week. There is nothing like coming
home from a hard day just to see the most beautiful faces
staring at you with whole smiles and hugs. My favorite
words are, “Mommy, I love you.” I will never be alone. I
am a mom!
Rebecca Felix is a student at The English Center.
A Turning Point in My Life
My life took a turning point when I found out I was
pregnant with my son at the age of fourteen. Two months
before I turned fifteen, my whole life changed when I heard
the nurse tell my mom she was going to be a grandmother. I
thought I was dreaming. The next few minutes, or should I
say, the next hour, I was in a daze. I couldn’t believe it! I
was going to be a mother! Was I ready for that? Absolutely
not! My sweet fifteenth birthday party was still celebrated
as planned, only now I wasn’t just receiving birthday
presents but I was getting gifts for my baby growing inside
of me. By the way, being only 2 months pregnant, I was
already showing. My dress had to be altered to fit my
swollen tummy. Nevertheless, I was miserable on my
birthday, feeling sick and aggravated with mood swings.
So the months flew by, I was as big as a house carrying
a healthy little boy. I was preparing for his arrival and
emotionally preparing myself that once he was born I would
not only have to take care of my young self, but of a child.
Scary! I was willingly devoted to do my best. Let the
challenges begin. In conclusion, on August 17th 1993, I had
a C-section done to deliver my 22 ½ long, and 9 lbs. 8 oz.
beautiful baby boy! On that very moment I knew my life
would never be the same! Thank God for this wonderful
blessing!
Regla Cazanas is a student at Dunbar Community School.