J.J. Watson

It's been exactly a year since I've posted anything. My nephew was born on 2/16/15. He was transferred to Children's Hospital in DC two days after he was born. He needed open-heart surgery due to ASD (Atrial Septal Defect). Thanks to the Almighty God, my nephew recovered from his surgery very well that it surprised his doctors, especially his cardiologist. He is a great kid. I am very humbled at the fact that God allowed me to be an auntie to this child. He has a great future ahead of him, and I am blessed to be part of every step of his life. My God is too awesome, that I am amazed each new day.

His 1st birthday is approaching soon, and we might do it at Chuck E. Cheese. It's faster and convenient. You know, 1st birthdays are usually for the adults; to celebrate the 1st year of the kid's lives. The first year is to celebrate the big accomplishments, for instance, getting through sleepless nights, cranky babies, poopy diapers, vomits, etc. but also a celebration for the kid's first walk, their first teeth, their first words - when they learn to say Mama and Papa, or even the dog's name! Yes, the party is for us to celebrate the survival of the 1st year of the kid's lives. I love it. I wouldn't want it any other way.

I must say... I've come to love and respect my sister in a whole different level. Not that I didn't love her or respect her before, but ever since she became pregnant, I've learned to appreciate women, including myself and my sister, for all that we do. Even though she is my younger sister, I look up to her. I admire her. I pray for her. I was not supposed to be in the delivery room when my sister was in labor. But I guess God had a plan for everyone in that room - especially us 4 who helped my sister mentally, and emotionally. But watching my nephew be born... I was speechless. It is a life-changing moment. I cried immediately and thanked the Lord for this opportunity. New life was here. And he is my nephew. I am his aunt. Aunt Teatee. Everytime I see him, I smile. To see him alive, and well just makes me happy.

I play a big part in his life, because his mother is my sister. I am forever grateful. I cannot hide my joy. I love him so much, and he has taught me so much and will continue to teach me a lot of things. To be better, not only for him, not only for me, but for my future family. I do want a family of my own one day, and I hope to become a great mother, just like my sister is to my nephew. I see her work (as well as my brother-in-law's part of being a father) everyday into that child's life and it's tiring but very rewarding. Our job is to love our kids unconditionally. Even though he is not my kid, I love him as if he were. I LOVE BEING AN AUNT. I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world!! Thank you God for everything You have given me in my life!

Nothing but happiness. Positive outcomes.

More posts to come! Stay tuned!!