Long title, paraphrasing that 1970s Sister Sledge song, but it has been a long road for Diana (the eldest), Virginia (DP's) mother, and me to get to where we are today. Learning to adjust to our respective family roles, which will always be a work in progress.
I am proud of the accomplishments of both daughters: Diana for establishing and maintaining a successful business and Virginia for having served her country in the U.S. Navy, getting her life back on track after being diagnosed with bi-polar syndrome, and ultimately recognizing the importance of her son (DP) coming to live with me.
Both daughters are contributing in their own way in helping me to provide a solid foundation of family love and respect for David. And in case I don't tell them enough: Thank you, I love you.
As the African prover says "It takes a whole village to raise a child" None of us is ever alone in raising our children. I think of all the help and support my parents and Ed's mom have given me. I watch my children interact at family gatherings and I know that I am not in this journey alone and that makes me grateful. I know my children feel love coming from every direction and that love will hold them in the tough times. David feels the same love, I am certain of it and that will carry him through the storms of life as he grows into a young man. You go, Mama J! Remember the movie Soul Food? Big Momma was the one that was "the family glue". That's what you are.
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