TY Catelynn
August 22, 2011 | Family: Nurturing Family, Just me
Don’t watch it, someone said.
But I did. Holding baby Luke on my chest, his little body warm and heavy, I watched an episode of Teen Mom.
And as the program unfolded, I found tears running down my face.
I cried for Catelynn, the too-young-momma whose own mother called her names that should never be spoken by a mom. I watched as Catelynn comforted the adults in her life who should have comforted her.
So backwards. So very, very backwards.
I cried for the boy who wasn’t a man, but who was far more insightful than his dad, who demanded the rights of a father, though he hadn’t bothered being one.
But I cried the most at the unselfish act of two teens who chose adoption for their little girl.
And suddenly this little guy on my chest was more valuable than gold. Such a gift. I felt his heartbeat thumping against my chest, his little soft breath in and out, and I was grateful all over again. For life. That they chose life, and that someone else chose life for our Luke.
I haven’t watched television for several days, and Teen Mom has never been on my to-watch list, but my daughter wanted me to see this particular episode. Because it shows the immense gift that occurs when a mom chooses adoption.
I prayed for this young couple.
Their unselfish act will impact their daughter, but also the family members who will treasure her and love her, throughout her life.
From a Gramma, if you ever chose adoption or are considering adoption, I just want you to know the blessings you pour out on a family.
And I just want to say thank you.
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So, so true. I work with teen mama’s and so few choose adoption as on option because it is such a hard and selfless act. What a tender post, Suzie! Thank you for it!
August 22nd, 2011 at 1:35 pmI am a faithful watcher of that show. I was a teen mom, 19 but still a teen. I was also abandoned by my daughter’s father from the word “pregnant”. I relate to a lot of the emotional happenings of those girls. I was also very touched by that particular episode. Caitlyn is my favorite girl on that show. The amazing love and maturity she possesses in spite of her dysfunctional family has blown me away.
August 22nd, 2011 at 2:34 pmI could never have chosen adoption for my unborn, or at least that is how I feel in the circumstances I was in, maybe in different ones I could. But someday (my babies are 17 and 12) I believe I will adopt, I believe with all my heart it takes strength and courage to chose adoption, and I have the utmost respect for girls that do.
God Bless!
Brandi
How do I say this right….
August 23rd, 2011 at 1:25 pmI won’t watch shows such as this. I feel it’s a reward to sinful behavior.
{I agree with what you find to be thankful for in the program} I cannot accept how the media/tv producers promote more dysfunction. Especially when other young people think it’s so cool that these people make big paychecks to live this way.
Sad stuff.
The world is a mixed up place….and I can’t help but think of how different it would be if we shared the gospel with them instead of putting them on a controversial show?!
Thanks for a loving way to look at it.
Suzie, as an adoptive mom, my heart swells with love for young women who are able to stand up against everything in their lives and still make a wise choice. I have seen so many times in my work with young girls, and on our journey to adopt children, that often one mistake will cloud the rest of a person’s life. The fact that she can choose to make a good choice out of a bad situation is worth celebrating.
Thank you for sharing her story and yours with us.
Wendy
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:41 pmmom to
(1) son born in my heart
(2) sons born in my womb
(2) daughters in my heart, but not yet in our home
Wow. I don’t watch Teen Mom either..but this is just a beautiful way to look at it…
Thank You for sharing!!
August 23rd, 2011 at 5:00 pmThe deeper message regarding the story of this teen mom is love. I love that.
As an adoptive mother myself, I applaud the young mom who was courageous enough to love her child and do the hard thing for the greater good of the child. There is so much in that. More than many people know or even want to consider.
My prayers are for the young mothers (and fathers). They, like us, may have lost their way for a moment, but thank God for grace and growth.
Let’s not be so hard that we lose our sense of compassion and love. (That’s what it all comes back too.)
Thanks, Suzie. This was a beautiful post.
August 23rd, 2011 at 7:42 pm