An Encounter That Changed My Life
I responded, "I'm good, but you don't look good." I noticed
she kept looking behind her like she was waiting for
someone. So after the second or third look, the elevator door
opened and my daughter came out. What I was looking at
was the shock of my life. My 14 yr. old daughter was
coming off the elevator, with a very large stomach in front
of her. I was speechless. She walked up to the glass very
slowly like she was about to faint. I was sitting there like
my heart was stuck in my throat. It was a very emotional
visit. I had less than two months left to go home to my
daughter. I didn't want her to go through this alone. I was
released December 9, 2011. When I walked in the door I
was so happy to see my whole family there waiting on me.
I grabbed my daughter and son and held them
tightly and assured my daughter that I was going to be there
for her. I would watch her around the house and cry just
thinking that my baby is about to have a baby, and that I'm
about to be a grandma at 33. My feelings started to get the
best of me. Sometimes Iād get so upset when looking at her,
but at the same time I felt like it was my fault for not being
there like I should have. I've been in and out of jail for the
last 2 years. My family, friends, and I got her prepared for
the delivery and waited anxiously. A month later on January
10, 2012, my wonderful child delivered my beautiful
grandson. It was so special to her because that was the day
she turned 15. Yeah, she had him on her birthday. I told her
that's the best gift she could ever get. Not only was it a great
gift, but it may have changed her life for the best. Since my
grandson has been here, I've had to change my life because
my daughter needs me as much as I need her. I believe our
relationship has become closer as mother and daughter. I
tell her every day that she can still be whatever she wants to
be. She just has to work a little harder than the next person.
Jamie Jones is a student at Santa Rosa Adult School in Milton, Florida.
Her teacher is Ray Gentry.
Moved Out of My Country
The United States was an encounter that changed my
life. One of the things that changed my life was having to