Motherhood, The Best Gift

By Jacqueline Hall

I am a mother of three young women, aged 33, 29, and 22. I was a teenage mother. I had my first daughter at the age of 16. Any regrets? Many ask. No, I think having my daughter and becoming a mom was the best gift God could have ever given me. I did not have a normal teenage life. I couldn’t attend many of my high school functions and I could not run off to college right after high school. I remember my dad saying to me, “don’t even think about giving up your baby or giving it away. You did grown things, now you gonna live with grown up responsibilities.”

Even though I was nervous being pregnant so young, those thoughts never entered my mind. I never regret having my daughter even though it was a life threatening delivery. God had me then as He continues to have me now. My daughters have been my lifeline and my reason for living. Everything I do is to be an example and role model not just for myself but for the glory of God. He has blessed me to be an entrepreneur, kingdom influencer, business owner, minister of multiple ministries, fashion stylist, preacher, teacher, and christian counselor. God is good ALL the time.