What have you learned from a woman this week (or ever)?
I thought since last week I shared about my mom, that this week I'd share about my stepmom. My stepmom used to be this annoying woman who (I thought) had the goal of letting me never see my dad again. In the time I've been blogging, I've shared a lot about my relationship with my mom and my dad, mostly the downs, because they've definitely shaped my journey and who I've become.
My stepmom is no different. There were many times when they (being my dad and her) would have her nephews for the weekend... instead of me and my brother. When my brother lived with them, he was constantly complaining about her. He still does and some days I can't blame him. In the last couple years as my relationship has progressed with my dad, so has my relationship with my stepmom. There are a lot of things I've come to learn about her.
Last week I told you all about my mom and my "mommy wishlist." Let me preface this next sentence with: this is very hard for me to say. I've been churning it over in my brain for awhile and it doesn't get easier the more times I say it. My stepmom, in all honesty, is my mommy wishlist.
When I'm on the phone with her, she doesn't hang up the phone until she says "I love you." She is.. how do I say.. a lot more loving than I am used to. At first it was scary for me, but I've managed... and I enjoy it.
My stepmom, me, and my sister
7 comments:
I hope your step-relationship continues to get better! I think combining families is one of the most difficult challenges on the earth. Have a great day.
It is amazing how God can turn relationships around! I'm so glad that He has and you are beginning to experience a mother's love. Don't give up on your other relationships...All things are possible in Him!!
That is very sweet. I think your step mom would love to read that.
Lisa
Ahh, that's awesome! See God can send you want you need :-)
Huggles!
I love that picture! Everyone looks so happy and content!!
That is pretty interesting...I have a kind of love/ hate relationship with my stepmom and we have had our trials but there are things I truly do like about her that I dont find in my relationship with my Mother-
great post - wondered over here from TCG's blog.
Aww that's great that your relationship with your SM has developed into something you can cherish.
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