Jalieah: One Of The Most Important Days In My Life

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The birth of my daughter Jalieah is by far one of the most important days in my life.
In an instant my world changed dramatically. I was very happy, but I also had concerns, and fears.
I was not sure if I was prepared mentally, and I knew at the time I was definitely not financially prepared at that point in my life. I would either have to find a new job that paid more money or find a second job. Even though I had so much to think about, what I was feeling utmost was excitement and joy. I wanted to be there every step of the way. I wanted to show the mother of my daughter Amelia that I was going to be supportive, and that she would not be alone through this process even though we decided we no longer wanted to be in a relationship for mutual
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The baby was not due in for months. That would give me plenty of time to save up some money maybe get a car, so I took the job.
I would make trips back to New Mexico after I finished my work projects to make sure Amelia and the baby were okay. Jalieah would be born any day, and I was not going to miss the day of my daughter’s birth. I had saved plenty of money, and decided it was time to go back. I wanted to be there for her birth I had also promised my mother that I would help her pack and move being she was moving to Georgia soon. On my flight back to New Mexico I had a lot of exciting thoughts floating around in my head. I 'm about be a father soon; my financial situation has improved tremendously. I would be starting college very soon. All these thoughts are racing throughout my mind, as the plane is landing I came to the conclusion that my life had changed in proportions since last year, and that my daughter had motivated me do better before her first breath coming into this world. She is definitely my light in this dark world we live in. I know that she will shine that light where ever she may go. On May 23, 2015 Jalieah Chyann
Waldo was born. The day she looked into my eyes that afternoon that is the day I

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