#82

Recently, I had dinner with one of my new friends from school. We were discussing our lives and the topic settled on our big families and all the drama that comes with them. I was explaining the competitive relationship I've had with Cogene (formerly CopyCat) and her situation. My friend responded with 'So you've totally won for life.' 

This struck me as odd because 

1. I hadn't even thought about it in terms of winning or beating her. I don't even think it can be reduced to that. 
   
2. My first thoughts were excitement for her and then when I learned more about the situation I felt bad for her. I think we've moved way past the competitiveness. 

I've written on this before and then deleted it because I wasn't sure I should be talking about it. But I am sick of her family treating this as a bad thing. 

My cousin is pregnant and is going to have a baby sometime in late October, early November. She doesn't know what she's having and she has some really cute names picked out. I for one am really excited for a new baby. Sure it isn't what she planned and things haven't worked out but when in life do things really go as planned?

And I think Cogene is going to be an awesome mom. She's fiercely loyal and will stand up for what she believes is right. I've seen her help raise her younger siblings and there is no doubt in my mind that she'll raise an equally amazing person. 

So I think no one should feel embarrassed to attend the church that they have attended for their entire life. No one should be hiding out and avoiding public situations. A quiet baptism is ridiculous because isn't a baptism about welcoming a new member to the entire church?? Shouldn't true Christians not judge or point fingers? I'm pretty sure thats a lesson Jesus taught when those people wanted to martyr that woman. 

Anyway, she's having a baby and I am EXCITED AND HAPPY and in no way embarrassed, disgraced or upset. I just wish more people felt that way.