I love kids. I really do. Actually, I have two little friends whom I considered angels – Emine, the smart and beautiful brown-eyed girl, and Ali, the ever energetic three-year-old boy.
I love spending time with them. It makes me forget about my problems in school. You know, those load of assignments such as press releases, brochures etc… Well, what can I say? That’s part of being a student right?
When my brother told us that he got his girlfriend pregnant, my family and I were in a state of shock. We never expected anything like that from him. To make it worst, he even failed to formally introduce his girl to us. That’s why we’re really surprised and at the same time, disappointed of what he did. However, the damage has been done, and we can’t do anything about it. Besides, my brother is already in a right age and is capable of supporting his own family.
The disappointment that we once felt towards my brother was like grains of sand that have drifted away into lost tides, when his girl finally gave birth to a healthy baby boy on December 23.
The birth of my nephew, Rafael Ivan was the happiest event for me and my family last year. He’s the first offspring among my siblings, and I was overwhelmed by seeing this newborn that I just knew, that in my heart belonged to us and was a small piece of me.
I’m already excited to see him grow up just like my two little friends. Ivan is really a blessing to us. He’s like an angel that brings joy to our family. His birth becomes a way for us to reunite with my brother and build a good relationship with his girl at the same time.
Now, I can say that I have indeed three angels whom I can lean on to whenever I’m down. Angels, who will teach me not to worry too much, learn how to forgive, take everything in, and just enjoy life.
