Most teenage couples who have a baby break apart after a while, but not these guys! Madeleine’s family did not end up like many others! As teenagers, her parents faced lots of adversity. Most doubted that they would make it, but they have proven them wrong!
Against all odds, they stuck together, raised their baby girl and prospered as a family. There is no greater proof of that than a picture from their daughter’s high school graduation that she recently posted online.
Madeleine shared this heart-warming photo on Love What Matters Facebook page along with her family story and, in no time, the post went viral.
We made it TOGETHER. My mom was 15 while pregnant with me, she had me at 16. My dad was 17. The original picture is from June, 2000.
My parents were judged a lot during this time but stayed strong together. They both lived with their parents but were raising me together. They were determined to make it and provide me with a future. My dad worked full time in construction and my mom was still playing soccer.
Today, they have a strong, loving marriage. They purchased a beautiful home. My mom is a stay-at-home mom and my dad has a great career as a longshoreman. I have two little sisters that are following in my footsteps.
The original photo has always been an inspiration to me. I wanted to recreate this photo since the beginning of my senior year but especially after I accepted my offer to college.
I also wanted it to be a reflection to show them how far we’ve come together as a family. My parents have always been my motivation to be successful in high school and now strive to do well in college.
I couldn’t ask for a more loving, supportive family than the one God gave me. Yeah that’s right, we made it TOGETHER.
Despite adversity and disbelief, Madeleine’s parents raised their beautiful daughter to be a good student. They stayed together, determined to create a good life for her and support her through school. Encouraged and motivated by their story, the beautiful teen has decided to continue her education and is now going to college. She wants to be inspiration to her little sisters just like their parents were to her.
This girl’s parents did not make their situation an excuse for not making it. Their family story is far more inspirational than it seems…
There are families who believe that they and their kids can’t make it for this or that reason, but have never had to go through life like Madeleine and her family. These guys are proof that we don’t need much more than love and support to succeed in life. So parents, support and love your kids no matter what. They rely and look up to you. Their future depends on you, so keep trying and make it a good one.
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