[blparent] Reintro and anouncement

[Kate McEachern]

Hi list.

I know I left this list because of disgust and frustration at the behavior of others on this list, though because of changes in my life I feel the need to return. You see this list with all its issues had helped me at times when I just didn't know what to do and for that I am thankful. But there was something about to happen that I didn't see coming, but am glad it has because this event will make my life complete and improve life for my children.

For a wile me and a member of this list would at times write back and forth, resulting in us agreeing or at times not. At one point me and this person disagreed so much we stopped writing e-mails and wrote each other off. There was a post before I left where I read that this person had a Mac, and wanting help with Ash's Mac I contacted this person by e-mail to get help.

We began to talk through e-mail and then moved on to the phone. Recently we met in person and things went so well we are now engaged.

If it hadn't been for this list I would of never met my man. I will be forever thankful to this list for giving me a man who is caring towards my children, loving to me, and the strong independent man I want by my side. This would not of happened with out my joining this list and now I am eager for tips on how me and Gabe can blend our families.

You see, my two children and myself will be relocating to be with Gabe and his children. My oldest is still dealing with the loss of her Father and though is open to having a relationship with Gabe, I am interested in what I should expect my child to go through as her and Gabe learn about each other and begin to interact as a child and step parent. I am confident things will be Ok between Ash and Gabe's older child, though some what to expect when children get use to being step siblings would be helpful. For my Tiffany things will be different. You see, Tiffany was only 9 months old when her Dad fell ill and never got to know him, so for her this will be a new experience for her. So what should I expect from my three year old who has never had a man in her life in a parenting sense? I expect Tiffany will transition to having more siblings easier then Ash, but I would like to know what has happened for other single parents who find themselves blending families.

I want to thank the NFB blind parents list for opening a door for a single Blind Mother to meat such an amazing man. This would of never happened if Gabe and I never joined this list,.

Again, Thank you.

Kate and Gabe

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