Nicole Richie and Joel Madden have welcomed a new life…their baby girl was born in the last twenty four hours. I hope that now that their child is born, that the media will not hound them and chase them around looking for ways to glorify and vilify them as parents, like they do so many other celebrities.
This is a very special time in their lives. I, for one, am tired of all of the sensational news media turning everything into some sort of campaign to gain attention for themselves.
It is almost as if they look for things to turn into a media storm, not caring about the impact on the individual’s lives. This is a happy time for them and their families.
Now, you just watch and see how the media will swarm the hospital and try to get pictures; or, access to the “in the know” interviews about them from their friends and even probably hospital personel.
The relationship between Joel and Nicole will be taken apart and put back together just for those who feel they have a right to know. Their possible future plans will be splashed all over the news shows. Good thing we don’t all have to live under the microscope.
Nicole was adopted. I am sure if she is like most people affected by adoption, she is especially in a period of amazement with her newborn daughter as it is her blood.
Even in the best of adoptions…what is missing is a blood relationship that no adopted family can provide. It is a bond that adds a bridge to her biological family; it can be very emotional. I am sure Nicole’s (adopted) parents are thrilled with their granddaughter and will be a joyful part of her life.
It makes you wonder if Nicole’s biological family will establish a connection to her during this time. And, if they don’t …how will that make her feel? If the biological family does get involved…how will it make Nicole’s adopted family feel? I have adopted children…it can feel very complicated at times…all of the mixed emotions each person has to life’s changes!
It is so very wonderful to have a new child. Babies can bring magical healing to a family’s life.
Marriage before parenthood is always a better choice because that is what God expects from us. But, if a relationship is not healthy, then a pregnancy and then a rushed marriage is only adding to a difficult situation.
So, let them bond with their child, enjoy parenthood, figure out whether they can be a family in a life-long way; whether marriage is in their future together or not.
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