April 11, 2013
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An Important Question.
Earlier today, I was talking to one of my best friends from college. She’s pregnant, about halfway through her pregnancy, and I wanted to see if they’d found out the gender yet, so I could get to work on her baby blanket. They’re having a girl! I’m so excited and thrilled for them…I can’t wait to see the little darling!
And then my friend says, “and I wanted to ask you something important.” She and her husband want to know if Jamie and I would be willing to raise the child should, god forbid, anything happen to them. Talk about a slew of emotions! First, incredibly honored that they’d trust us with their child. Second, incredibly sad at the idea of anything happening to them…she’s like a sister to me, and I can’t imagine her not there. Third, panic, at the idea of taking in a child dealing with the emotions of losing their parents, and worry that we wouldn’t be able to provide them the necessary emotional support they’d need to deal with such a shit time.
So, Jamie and I will discuss it. The chances of anything happening to them both are incredibly slim, but I completely understand their desire to be prepared for anything, especially when it comes to something as precious as a child. I’ve already mentioned it to Jamie, and I’m sure we’ll talk about it more indepth before we give our answer to our friend, but in the meantime, a part of me is already in love with this child that I’ve never met. She’s going to be so loved, and that’s really incredible!
XOXOXO,
K.
Comments (3)
That is a great responsiblity! I am the “godmother” to my best friends daughter. She is currently pregnant with baby #2, so I am sure I will follow suit with that as well…. but it was a giant flood of emotions when she asked me! Such a great opportunity though. Im glad you and Jamie are giving it some thought!
Wow, that’s great that your friend wants to ask you to be a godmother
I totally know what you mean by already loving your friend’s baby. I am the same way with my close friend’s babies. They are all mine 
that is a big question and a big responablity. although it is not likely that you will have to do this, it is certainly something that you should discuss.