Hi, Im Jade. I was born in Lubbock, Texas on December 25, 1995 and moved to Dayton, Ohio when I was just 2 years old. I was raised by my Father Joe Shelton and my step mother Stephanie Haines until I was 11. Then I moved into my mother Becki Minney's house with my brothers and sisters. A year later I got involved with a guy named Ryan Evans who I found myself quickly getting into trouble with. I ended up getting pregnant at the age of 15 with fivetuplets. 3 out of the 5 survived. Shortly after birth the father and I broke up and were not on good terms for a good 4 months. I then got involve with a childhood friend who I've known for quite along time and ended up getting used, lied to and treated like last weeks newspaper. Needless to say I didn't have much luck with relationships. On December 25, 2011 I lost not only my father but my hero. We were super close and I felt comfortable talking to him about everything. He is greatly missed. On May 27, 2012 I graduated High school 2 years ahead of my class and with honors. I work 3 jobs and go to college to support my 3 children and myself. I wanna make them as proud of me as my parents would be if they were still alive. I lost my mother on September 3, 2012. I was never really close to her but I cherish every moment with her. My life hasn't been easy growing up and as the years go on my obstacles get harder. But I just keep my head up and keep a smile on my face an get through them. If it wasn't for everything I've had to go through growing up I wouldn't be where I am today nor would I be as strong as I am today. I am who I am because of the obstacles I've been through in my past. My life may seem easy considering but it's not. Being 16, a teen mom, working 3 jobs just to support your family and live without parents is the toughest thing I've ever faced and on top of that I'm a college student. My life is a challenge and there are rough patches in the road of life but I've made the best of everything in my life and I will continue to make the best of the worst things in my life. & looking back on everything I wouldn't change a thing in my life. Everything happens for a reason and it will make you who you are meant to be. & there will be times where we see things that aren’t meant to be seen. things aren’t always as they seem. There are times we need someone to call our own, Especially when we feel alone. people just can’t understand, sometimes it's hard to say, Why things have to be this way. sometimes it’s all you can do to get by, Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same. Life's not easy. There are sacrifices made, battles to be fought and and things to overcome. I've made a lot of sacrifices in my life not only for myself but for my children and my family. I put them before me. Everyday I'm faced with a new challenge. Life is crazy, and totally unpredictable... It's going to push you over, kick you while you're down and hit you when you try to get back up. Not everything can beat you. Things are going to change you, But you get to choose which ones you let change you. Listen to your heart, Follow your dreams, And let no one tell you what you're capable of. Push the limits, Bend the rules, And enjoy every minute of it. Laugh at everything, Live for as long as you can. Love all, But trust none. Believe in yourself, And never lose faith in others Settle for nothing but only the best, And give 110% in everything you do. Take risks, Live on the edge, Yet stay safe, And cherish every moment of it. Life is a gift, Appreciate all the rewards, And jump on every opportunity. Not everyone's going to love you But who needs them anyways. Challenge everything, And fight for what you believe. Back down to nothing, But give in to the little things in life, After all, that is what makes you. Forget the unnecessary, But remember everything, Bring it with you everywhere you go. Learn something new, And appreciate criticism. Hate nothing, But dislike what you want. Never forget where you came from, And always remember where you are going. Live Life to its fullest, And have a reason for everything, Even if it's totally insane. Find Your purpose in life, and Live it! It's rough but you gotta be tough.
jadeybug