Written on May 17, 2011 by Mz Gina

We give birth to our babies, and before you know it we wonder what there talking voices will sound like. Will they have many friends, will they be persuaded by their peers or will they walk their own path, and will they be good students? What will they do when faced with a crisis, what will they do when they are faced with drugs or sex and everybody is doing it, what will individuality and morals mean to them? Will they grow up and be flourishing human beings and a contribution to society or babbling couch potatoes? What, ifs and so many thoughts, it is all so much to think about. Then one day, they are all grown up and you can look back and answer all the unknowns…

I was so blessed to be given the son I have; and the experience has been good. My son is very much an individual, and peer pressure was actual more of a turnoff to him than to most. As much as he did not want to be smart and tried his hand at being a smart a** bad boy, everyone saw through it -he did not apply himself to often throughout grade school and high school, but he managed to obtain a Regents Diploma at the end of high school (imagine if he had really tried). The young man is successful in his endeavors (has his own recording studio and Web Designing business), education (Certified Audio Engineer and attending college for a degree in Media Technology With A Specialization In Web Design). He continues to grow and conquer his dreams and goals. (Sorry if I am bragging.) At 20 he is flourishing asset to society. No potatoes here!

Fortunately, I also have a niece and nephew in my life to be grateful for and was able to watch them grow, too. They are all great kids and I remember the three of them on the weekends. They talked and confided in one another, played and fought together, competed against each other, and they love and respect each other. They are each so different, each individuals, each who have blessed and given my life a joy that no amount of money could ever replace. Having all of the answers, who would have imagined what treasures they would become. They are three of the loveliest, good people you ever wanted to meet, when so much could go wrong no matter how hard you try.

My nephew has a photogenic memory, he did not have to study throughout grade school and high school; that synopsis ended abruptly when he went to college. But the no need to study was the envy of his sister and cousin throughout quite a number of years. Today he is 21, graduating in December with a BA in Information Systems, and (has many brothers) he belongs to a fraternity, La Unidad Latina, LAMBDA UPSILON LAMBDA FRATERNITY INC., which I see does a lot of charitable work for various causes. Another shining star that I am appreciative for having in my life.

While turning 22 this week, my niece will also graduate with a BA in Social Working with Honors. What a terrific week! She has been recognized for her hard work and beautiful grades throughout her studies with many Honors and awards. But to really appreciate her Honors you have to understand that she has had to study very hard for every point she had every received; but her diligent hard work and perseverance has more than paid off. I am so proud of the little girl who once cried because while the boys were playing around, she had to study hard to pass her tests and classes. Now, if brains just are not enough, she also looks like she stepped out of the pages of Vogue. She too will give so much to this world from her heart and soul because that is who she is deep inside. I am lucky to have her in my life.

So today, I look at my granddaughter who loves to sing and dance, discover the blooming flowers and the animals around her home, take a ride every chance she can in the car; and I just got to wonder. What will you be like when you grow up, what will you do and who will you become? Will you always have that light up a room smile and twinkle in your eyes look? The three kids were all different and so are you, guess there are no hints here! So I suspect I have to wait and see 18 years from now.

Congratulations, to my wonderful niece, may your success and happiness be yours now and forever.
Happy Father’s Day Dad and to all those Dad’s out there.

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