Even for those of us who have nine months to excitedly anticipate parenthood, it's pretty intimidating when you leave the hospital and realize that regardless how prepared you thought you were, this is going to be a lifetime of on-the-job learning.
My wonderful friend who has been happily single and childless has turned her life upside down to incorporate her niece and two nephews into her life, heart and home while their mother receives treatment. She didn't have time to plan and prepare for this challenging opportunity. She didn't seek this enormous responsibility. It was suddenly thrust upon her. Out of love, she agreed to convert her "everything in its place, magazine layout home" into a child-friendly sanctuary for these precious children.
Whether expected or unexpected, it's as if a magic wand is waved and poof - you're a parent.
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