Young lady, big talent

“Maya, who is named after my favorite poet, is now turning seven and continues to be a gift to us. Miguel and I are very proud of her. She started taking Art classes when she was 5 and now paints very well. She also loves Ballet. We encourage her by praising her work no matter how simple it may be, even if it’s sketched on a piece of scratch paper. We never fail to recognize it,” she adds.

“It’s important to pay attention to your child, to observe the anticipation in their eyes while they wait for your reaction. Acknowledge it and always say something nice, no matter how long your day is or how tired you are,” Cachelle advises.

Maya’s artistic slant may also have made her more sensitive to others’ feelings. “The other night, she found me writing this piece, and asked me what I was doing. I told her that I was sharing her birth story and the hardship I had to undergo for her. I didn’t expect her to fully understand and say something, but she simply hugged me tight as if to say thank you. She is very perceptive and sensible. She is such a joy to watch and not a day goes by that I don’t thank the Lord for her,” Cachelle beams.     

The question many people ask them is whether they would be trying for another baby soon, as Maya is almost a little lady herself. “It really feels good to have children,” Cachelle says. “We still consider the possibility of having another child, but even if we’re blessed with just one, we are truly contented.”  

Words for mommy wannabes
 Cachelle gives a few thoughts about her experience, and shares sensible advice for those moms who are having difficulties at the moment. “God has a unique plan for each of us. Some are destined to be mothers and some are destined for other equally admirable roles. Children are always blessings, but are not the only blessings we receive in life. I’m sure many can relate with how I mapped out my life when I was younger, but it doesn’t always work that way. Our plans are not our own.”

She adds a few words for women still waiting for the stork to come, and those to whom the stork paid an unexpected visit. “Whatever God’s plan is, we have to accept it. Whatever difficulty we are experiencing, it is always important to stay positive. Learn more about the problem through research, finding options, and solutions. Overcoming obstacles starts with awareness and putting in all the possible effort you can put in. Then after knowing that you have done your best to deal with the obstacles, it ends with faith:  faith in your doctor, faith in your partner or support system, and faith in prayer.”