[blparent] Reintro and anouncement

[Veronica Smith]

Kate, I'm glad to see you back!  I've missed you!
Congratulations on your new beginning and hopefully you can find the answers
you seek. I've never had a relationship like the one you mention, only one
and that is with my husband who I've now known for 35 years and a 29 year
marriage.
My friends who have blended families seem to have the difficulties with
jealousy among the kids, a lot like Cinderella but without the evil
stepmother. One thinking someone  gets more, etc, etc.  
My advice to you, give lots of love and always have open ears!
Smiles! V

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Kate McEachern
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 12:52 AM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: [blparent] Reintro and anouncement

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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