I have never been pregnant, but I am a mother.
I have not adopted a child, but I am a mother.
I do not have a surrogate, but I am a mother.
I have not attempted IVF, but I am a mother.
I am a silent parent.
I love unconditionally,
I nurture,
I discipline,
I care.
I am surrounded by men and women who have been blessed with the joys of pregnancy and parenting,
I am surrounded by many men and women who have brought me into their lives as friends, but have given me more than they will ever know.
I am surrounded by friends that I now call family and their children who lovingly call me Auntie Kelly and I love it!
I may not ever have children of my own, but I am a mother to many, I have been a mother to some and will definitely be a mother to others in the future.
I am coming to terms with my infertility and will no longer live in the wishful world of "if, when and/or how" will it happen. I will live in the present day and realize that it already has.
For now, I will love and nurture those put in my path.
I will quietly and joyfully celebrate the moments I share with my families and their children.
So don't be afraid to ask me where my children are or when we plan to have kids, we already have them.
They're just spending time with their God-given parents right now.
Auntie Kelly gets to rest at night , play all day and then give them back at the end of the day :)
