Paula’s POV

This summer has definitely been one to remember.  So many life changing events happened to my kids; and me included.  I for one never thought that my now ex-husband would end up in jail, that my son would have left home a couple month’s ago for college and last but not least my daughter coming out as a lesbian and finding the love of her life at 17 years of age.

Ashley, now I never did see her coming into my family’s life and making such an impact like she did. She changed all of our lives.  Not everyone’s for the better but changed it she did. 

She gave up everything to be with Spencer.

Her mother was going to put up a fight in court. She didn’t want to relinquish her rights with Ashley; however, it turns out as soon as Ashley offered to give her all the money her father left her. She signed the papers straight away making Ashley a permanent part of our family. 

That stubborn brunette girl that showed up at my ranch six months ago is no more. She is different now. Ashley has become a kid again. Enjoying life. I guess all she ever wanted was a family. She got so much more though. The confused teenager found herself and found true love in the process. The five of us are one big happy family.

I almost forgot that Charlie and I are together now. Glen comes and visits when he has chance with his busy schedule at school. Surprisingly he is actually doing really well in college. I couldn’t be more proud of him.

Spencer and Ashley are in there Senior year of high school together.  They are really good for each other too.  Spencer gets Ashley to do her homework, and Ashley gets Spencer to just relax and enjoy what is around her.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m still concerned about them sharing a bed. I have a feeling that even if I tried to separate them they would still sneak into each other’s room to be together. I guess that is just the mother in me though, but I’m working on it.

I did find out from Ashley that Spencer went to see her father in prison. I’m not sure what was said though, but I do know that Spence did forgive him and asked if he could ever be accepting of her and Ashley.  I thought it was very brave and grown up of her to do so.