I have always wanted a daughter. I was not blessed with any children of my own. I do have one stepson though, and I am so happy he chose a woman JUST LIKE ME to be his wife. My MINI-ME, *Mrs. McGlinchey JR*. It’s crazy how just alike we are! I didn’t think it could ever be possible. We have really bonded over our sameness, we are two bodies but of one mind. She even started a blog and enjoys writing. I love her! To us! The McGlinchey women!!
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Only some of that is true. I do love my daughter-in-law. I would be so fortunate to have a daughter like her. I am very proud of her and all that she has overcome. The more I learn about her the prouder I am to know her. I also feel fortunate that my stepson chose Beth as his bride and I wish nothing but the best for both of them. Beth is not my mini-me–I was joking about that. Beth is her own beautiful self and I am happy to know her, happy that she has opened her life to me. We do have many things in common and that is lovely, but I have never wanted a “mini-me” even if I had been blessed with a biological daughter. I only ever hoped I would have a daughter that was brave, loving and kind, and smart too. I have been blessed with Beth, who is all those things (and bonus: she is a good writer); this has brought me great joy. We are bonding and for that I am thankful. I did not think that would ever be possible because my stepson’s mother tried to keep us from having a relationship. Beth tried to bring everyone into her vision of family, she tried to fix the rift between my stepson’s two families. Unfortunately, that rift is too great to overcome, at least for now, but I will always be grateful to Beth for trying and that she gave me a chance to be her mother-in-law and grandmother to her children.
I feel very blessed!
To the McGlinchey women! May we conquer the world and triumph over the evil that has tried to take us out.
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I definitely tried, but she just wouldn’t have it. I am so glad I have you in my life though and the bond we have built.