A Mother's Love

Sometimes I wonder how I got to where I am. Sometimes things are so much harder because of the choices I've made, but hey it all works itself out. For instance, this weekend I got up before 6 am both days and didn't really have much time to myself or to do what I really wanted to do. It was filled with making bottles, changing diapers, watching my son so he didn't hurt himself. It was never what I set out to do, but you know what? Today my son took seven whole steps toward me...and he smiled. A little boy that I love more than anything smiled at me. He walked toward me and looked in my eyes. All weekend he looked into my eyes for what he needed most, even if it was just to know I was there...and that it worth every sleepless night that lies ahead. I'm his mom and will do whatever it takes to make sure he knows I am always there for him. I love this family so much and promise them that even if the odds now a days aren't that good, this will last...because it's supposed to.

-Cori Contreras
11/5/2006