But Tough People Do.
Encouraging you today, God goes before you on this journey, seek him for peace, hope, and faith, there you shall find what you are in search of.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Tough Times Don't Last
Encouraging you today, God goes before you on this journey, seek him for peace, hope, and faith, there you shall find what you are in search of.
Hope In Our Journey
I want you to know there is hope in this journey, if we trust and believe in our Master, the only one who can bring peace, joy, and love and shine it brightly in the midst of this dark storm than we can come to grip with the fact that we will endure this journey and we will be stronger and better, and wiser because of every lesson learned.
Please listen to the words of this song, I know it feels like your pain will never end and the darkness looms closer than you wish to envision. The rain does not last forever and there is a rainbow after every storm. Hold on friend and we'll ride this storm out together under our Master's shelter.
A friend told me recently, "God's time isn't our time and what the devil causes us to believe is a great hurricane is only the wind, it will be over soon, hold on to your hope."
And remember
YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB ON THIS SINGLE PARENT JOURNEY!!
God Bless!!
Strength in this Journey
I have said this many times before and I am sure I will say it again; it amazes me how mostly women don't know what strength they hold deep inside until at some moment of great weakness we are forced to find it. I know there are days when you feel like you aren't strong and there are more days when you feel like crawling in a hole and giving up. But I just want to encourage you today; you are much stronger than you even know.
Every storm, every struggle, and every battle even though we don't want to endure them they bring forth more great strength that you don't even know is buried deep inside. I have said many times that there was a time that I am not really sure I knew who I was. At some point when I started this journey I can't even count the number of times I said or thought "I can NOT do this." Why do we do that?
You have great strength. You get up in the morning to get ready for work, to get your children ready for school or daycare, breakfast must be made, notes are there to be written and signed, its off to work, and some of us leave that job and head to another one, you get home and there is homework to help with, clothes to wash, bills to be paid, a home to clean, dishes to wash, dinner to be made, baths to be given, stories to be told, prayers to be said, and your head hits the pillow just in time to hear the alarm going off it seems. And you do all that just to start the same routine over again the next day. How do you do it and still remain sane and still focus with energy and zest to face the world out there? I believe it's because God knew you had a strength held inside that carried far beyond your own imagination. You aren't weak, you aren't going to give up, and let's face it you're tough. You've got what it takes to fight this giant and come out a winner.
I know there will be days when you feel completely exhausted and you want to just hide behind anyone or anything that will allow you to ignore that struggle you have been dealt.
I heard this great little line a while back;
When life knocks you down to your knees just remember you are in the perfect position to PRAY!! This alone will give you great strength.
Every storm, every struggle, and every battle even though we don't want to endure them they bring forth more great strength that you don't even know is buried deep inside. I have said many times that there was a time that I am not really sure I knew who I was. At some point when I started this journey I can't even count the number of times I said or thought "I can NOT do this." Why do we do that?
You have great strength. You get up in the morning to get ready for work, to get your children ready for school or daycare, breakfast must be made, notes are there to be written and signed, its off to work, and some of us leave that job and head to another one, you get home and there is homework to help with, clothes to wash, bills to be paid, a home to clean, dishes to wash, dinner to be made, baths to be given, stories to be told, prayers to be said, and your head hits the pillow just in time to hear the alarm going off it seems. And you do all that just to start the same routine over again the next day. How do you do it and still remain sane and still focus with energy and zest to face the world out there? I believe it's because God knew you had a strength held inside that carried far beyond your own imagination. You aren't weak, you aren't going to give up, and let's face it you're tough. You've got what it takes to fight this giant and come out a winner.
I know there will be days when you feel completely exhausted and you want to just hide behind anyone or anything that will allow you to ignore that struggle you have been dealt.
I heard this great little line a while back;
When life knocks you down to your knees just remember you are in the perfect position to PRAY!! This alone will give you great strength.
You are strong, you have great strength, sometimes we forget how to be strong until being strong is the only choice we have. Not to mention let us not forget that through our strength we will gain some great rewards: the love of our children.
And remember
YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB ON THIS SINGLE PARENT JOURNEY!!
God Bless
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Our Failing Journey
Right now the loves of my life are peacefully sleeping in beds within eye distance probably off somewhere in dreams of blue skies with colorful kites; a world away from reality where happiness fills their souls; a place where sometimes I am caused to believe only their dreams can take them. What am I talking about you might ask?
I remember when I found out that I was going to be a mommy; it was the most wonderful news that had ever touched my ears; shortly after the fear of failure and just the general fear of becoming a parent set in. When they placed that special gift upon my chest that fear rang louder than any emotion I have ever felt. I wanted to do everything right and give him the very best life possible with lots of love and promises of hugs and kisses. At that time I never imagined that a few, what seemed like short years later I would be facing that fear in the eye with a small toddler and an infant to raise; and I would be facing that fear alone.
(Laughs) You might as well just throw in the towel now. Yep, might as well run away as far as your few bucks can get you right? All of my failures as a mommy already echoed daily in my heart. You promised them a home with love and now their father is gone; what kind of home only has one parent? You promised them security and how can they have that when you can't even keep your family together? You can't do anything right. You're too tired all the time for your children. Your daughter has colic and that must be your fault too because of all the stress the nine months you held her in your womb. You weren't a good wife because if you were you would still have a husband. You're about to lose this apartment, you have two jobs and still can't make enough money. You can't give them what they need; you can hardly take care of yourself. Exactly what was I doing being a mommy when I was a big failure? Does any of this sound familiar?
Then one night I was sitting on my couch crying which I did a lot at that time and my 3 year old son wiped a tear from my cheek and said "it will be alright mommy don't cry."
At that moment I realized I was not a failure and I wasn't a bad mommy. I made a promise and I was NOT giving up without a heck of a fight. I want you all to know you are NOT a failure. A failure gives up when the going gets tough, a failure does not take responsibility, and most importantly a failure walks out on great miracles that are bestowed to them.
Every decision we make in regards to our children will shape who they will become when they are older. Every time we forgive when someone doesn't deserve to be forgiven we teach them what strength we hold deep inside. Every time we fall down and we get back up we teach them determination. Every time we look fear in the eye and keep going we teach them courage. Every time we help someone less fortunate than us we teach them compassion. Every time we listen, we pray, we talk, we hug, we love, we laugh, we teach them the kind of people we expect them to become. They are listening to everything you say and they are watching everything you do. They will be better because you are their mommy. They will be better because you didn't give up on this journey that causes you to only see your weaknesses when you have more strength than you will ever know.
It's funny though that even after years have passed the fear of failure sometimes comes to laugh at me and tell me I'm not good enough and I can't do this, it still taunts me and tells me lies that grip my heart with sadness and fear. I don't know if this happens to any of you or not. I believe it even happens to homes with two parents so I am pretty sure as a single parent we are afraid of failure because we want them to have all the best things that life can possibly offer them. Unfortunately we have to do that as ONE parent.
So I leave you with this. . . . .
Galatians 6:9 = And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
You are VICTORIOUS and you can and will endure this journey. One day when your children are grown you will look back on this journey and the seeds that you did sow in their hearts will have brought forth great men and women who will be thankful for ONE big heart that decided it wasn't a failure, it was a MOMMY!!
I remember when I found out that I was going to be a mommy; it was the most wonderful news that had ever touched my ears; shortly after the fear of failure and just the general fear of becoming a parent set in. When they placed that special gift upon my chest that fear rang louder than any emotion I have ever felt. I wanted to do everything right and give him the very best life possible with lots of love and promises of hugs and kisses. At that time I never imagined that a few, what seemed like short years later I would be facing that fear in the eye with a small toddler and an infant to raise; and I would be facing that fear alone.
(Laughs) You might as well just throw in the towel now. Yep, might as well run away as far as your few bucks can get you right? All of my failures as a mommy already echoed daily in my heart. You promised them a home with love and now their father is gone; what kind of home only has one parent? You promised them security and how can they have that when you can't even keep your family together? You can't do anything right. You're too tired all the time for your children. Your daughter has colic and that must be your fault too because of all the stress the nine months you held her in your womb. You weren't a good wife because if you were you would still have a husband. You're about to lose this apartment, you have two jobs and still can't make enough money. You can't give them what they need; you can hardly take care of yourself. Exactly what was I doing being a mommy when I was a big failure? Does any of this sound familiar?
Then one night I was sitting on my couch crying which I did a lot at that time and my 3 year old son wiped a tear from my cheek and said "it will be alright mommy don't cry."
At that moment I realized I was not a failure and I wasn't a bad mommy. I made a promise and I was NOT giving up without a heck of a fight. I want you all to know you are NOT a failure. A failure gives up when the going gets tough, a failure does not take responsibility, and most importantly a failure walks out on great miracles that are bestowed to them.
Every decision we make in regards to our children will shape who they will become when they are older. Every time we forgive when someone doesn't deserve to be forgiven we teach them what strength we hold deep inside. Every time we fall down and we get back up we teach them determination. Every time we look fear in the eye and keep going we teach them courage. Every time we help someone less fortunate than us we teach them compassion. Every time we listen, we pray, we talk, we hug, we love, we laugh, we teach them the kind of people we expect them to become. They are listening to everything you say and they are watching everything you do. They will be better because you are their mommy. They will be better because you didn't give up on this journey that causes you to only see your weaknesses when you have more strength than you will ever know.
It's funny though that even after years have passed the fear of failure sometimes comes to laugh at me and tell me I'm not good enough and I can't do this, it still taunts me and tells me lies that grip my heart with sadness and fear. I don't know if this happens to any of you or not. I believe it even happens to homes with two parents so I am pretty sure as a single parent we are afraid of failure because we want them to have all the best things that life can possibly offer them. Unfortunately we have to do that as ONE parent.
So I leave you with this. . . . .
Galatians 6:9 = And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
You are VICTORIOUS and you can and will endure this journey. One day when your children are grown you will look back on this journey and the seeds that you did sow in their hearts will have brought forth great men and women who will be thankful for ONE big heart that decided it wasn't a failure, it was a MOMMY!!
And remember
YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB ON THIS SINGLE PARENT JOURNEY!!
God Bless!!
A Blessed Journey
Today I am happy that you and I both have the pleasure of hearing my second Single Mom Journey Story - so here it is. . . . .
My little ray of sunshine definitely was not planned. I found out I was pregnant and immediately wondered what in the world I was going to do. I could hardly take care of myself. I called the “father” and his first words to me were “are you going to have an abortion I will pay for half of it”, when I heard those words I instantly got angry and then started to cry. I could never have an abortion for more than one reason it is wrong.
So after my little one got here we decided to work things out. After about 8 months we decided to move in together and I thought everything was ok until one Sunday afternoon he decided he wasn’t happy and was moving out. All I thought about was how I would provide for my little one without the extra income. I made up my mind that I would make it work and my little one would be healthy and happy. It has been quite the battle in and out of court, lots of tears, and hurt. This experience has made me a stronger person than I could have ever been. My little girl is now 6 and is the happiest little girl ever. Even though times have been tough, I have done a lot of praying and had great friends and awesome family that have been there through the good times and the tears.
Being a single mom has been trying, but all in all I would not have it any other way. I love my life. I have my little girl who is healthy and happy and a great support system and that is all I need.
So anyone who says that it can not be done has never tried!!!!!!
I giggle at this story because if you have ever met this little girl and some of you have; you would know how true this statement is. She is a little girl that is full of life, laughter, giggles, fun, and free. She makes you laugh. She is better because of you and you are doing a great job. I know as single parents we struggle with so many thoughts. She is beautiful and sweet and tender hearted. We love her. May God go with you on this journey and I'll be praying for you and your little ray of sunshine always.
My little ray of sunshine definitely was not planned. I found out I was pregnant and immediately wondered what in the world I was going to do. I could hardly take care of myself. I called the “father” and his first words to me were “are you going to have an abortion I will pay for half of it”, when I heard those words I instantly got angry and then started to cry. I could never have an abortion for more than one reason it is wrong.
So after my little one got here we decided to work things out. After about 8 months we decided to move in together and I thought everything was ok until one Sunday afternoon he decided he wasn’t happy and was moving out. All I thought about was how I would provide for my little one without the extra income. I made up my mind that I would make it work and my little one would be healthy and happy. It has been quite the battle in and out of court, lots of tears, and hurt. This experience has made me a stronger person than I could have ever been. My little girl is now 6 and is the happiest little girl ever. Even though times have been tough, I have done a lot of praying and had great friends and awesome family that have been there through the good times and the tears.
Being a single mom has been trying, but all in all I would not have it any other way. I love my life. I have my little girl who is healthy and happy and a great support system and that is all I need.
So anyone who says that it can not be done has never tried!!!!!!
I giggle at this story because if you have ever met this little girl and some of you have; you would know how true this statement is. She is a little girl that is full of life, laughter, giggles, fun, and free. She makes you laugh. She is better because of you and you are doing a great job. I know as single parents we struggle with so many thoughts. She is beautiful and sweet and tender hearted. We love her. May God go with you on this journey and I'll be praying for you and your little ray of sunshine always.
And remember
YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB ON THIS SINGLE PARENT JOURNEY!!
God Bless!!
Monday, January 12, 2009
Our Joy Comes In The Morning
This is a story of a woman's journey to becoming a single mom. I know there are days when we think this journey is unfair or difficult and there may even be days when you just wish you could disappear - it isn't because your children aren't the love of your life - its just that sometimes the weight of all you have to bear seems like it is much more than you can handle.
1 Corinthians 10:13 = "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."
This tells us that God will never give us more than we can handle and in our storms he will provide an escape for us.
My friend Angie sent me a comment one day that said "You were only given this life because you are strong enough to live it" and I believe God knows our strength long after we have forgotten. So here is my first Single Mom Journey Story.....
I am a single mother of a very energetic; sometimes mouthy 4 year old little girl. My becoming a single mom was a blessing and a curse all in the same. When my daughter was almost 8 months old her father beat me up and I was admitted to the hospital. I was unrecognizable! Without my daughter I do believe that I would not be here today. She truly is my guardian angel and she saved my life. It was only through her screaming that her father stopped and finally realized what he was doing. Needless to say he is no longer a part of my life and so far hasn't been a part of my daughter's life either. My daughter is very smart and so beautiful and I wouldn't trade my life for anything. I struggle to do right by her and to provide her with the things that she may need to carry her through life. I want to make sure that she is well rounded and that she knows that no matter what I may have had to deal with to get her to adult hood I would do it all over again without a second thought. I am truly blessed that I have a wonderful mother who helps me and a loving family that is always willing to lend a hand. This road is not easy, but I know that the Lord will only give me what he knows I can handle.
As a dear friend of mine I cried when I received this in an email today. Sometimes I don't realize how truly blessed I am - just when we think we have it bad someone reminds us of how blessed we are and they remind me of how strong they really are even when they think they aren't. I love you girl and may God go with you on this journey - I will be praying for you and your little princess always.
All that being said "Our Joy Comes In The Morning", I ponder often at the curse yet blessing in disguise because when we really start to count our blessings - we have more than a King could wish to obtain - we may have a journey to struggle along, but we obtain what money can't buy - laughs, cuddles, hugs, kisses, good nights, good mornings, bedtime prayers, songs they sing like the Itsy Bitsy Spider that my children and I sing every night before bedtime; I remind them that this song is about never giving up and always to try try again. We get the I love yous, the stories about their day, their hopes and dreams, we know what they want to be when they grow up, we know what their favorite food is or their favorite bedtime story and I could go on and on about all the wealth we hold in our hearts. At the end of the day all I know is life doesn't get much better than knowing I get to have all of them all of the time.
If you would like to share your story I will not post your name, but would love to hear all about your journey.
1 Corinthians 10:13 = "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."
This tells us that God will never give us more than we can handle and in our storms he will provide an escape for us.
My friend Angie sent me a comment one day that said "You were only given this life because you are strong enough to live it" and I believe God knows our strength long after we have forgotten. So here is my first Single Mom Journey Story.....
I am a single mother of a very energetic; sometimes mouthy 4 year old little girl. My becoming a single mom was a blessing and a curse all in the same. When my daughter was almost 8 months old her father beat me up and I was admitted to the hospital. I was unrecognizable! Without my daughter I do believe that I would not be here today. She truly is my guardian angel and she saved my life. It was only through her screaming that her father stopped and finally realized what he was doing. Needless to say he is no longer a part of my life and so far hasn't been a part of my daughter's life either. My daughter is very smart and so beautiful and I wouldn't trade my life for anything. I struggle to do right by her and to provide her with the things that she may need to carry her through life. I want to make sure that she is well rounded and that she knows that no matter what I may have had to deal with to get her to adult hood I would do it all over again without a second thought. I am truly blessed that I have a wonderful mother who helps me and a loving family that is always willing to lend a hand. This road is not easy, but I know that the Lord will only give me what he knows I can handle.
As a dear friend of mine I cried when I received this in an email today. Sometimes I don't realize how truly blessed I am - just when we think we have it bad someone reminds us of how blessed we are and they remind me of how strong they really are even when they think they aren't. I love you girl and may God go with you on this journey - I will be praying for you and your little princess always.
All that being said "Our Joy Comes In The Morning", I ponder often at the curse yet blessing in disguise because when we really start to count our blessings - we have more than a King could wish to obtain - we may have a journey to struggle along, but we obtain what money can't buy - laughs, cuddles, hugs, kisses, good nights, good mornings, bedtime prayers, songs they sing like the Itsy Bitsy Spider that my children and I sing every night before bedtime; I remind them that this song is about never giving up and always to try try again. We get the I love yous, the stories about their day, their hopes and dreams, we know what they want to be when they grow up, we know what their favorite food is or their favorite bedtime story and I could go on and on about all the wealth we hold in our hearts. At the end of the day all I know is life doesn't get much better than knowing I get to have all of them all of the time.
If you would like to share your story I will not post your name, but would love to hear all about your journey.
And remember
YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB ON THIS SINGLE PARENT JOURNEY!!
God Bless!!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Our Financial Journey
Money, Money, Money, being a single parent comes with a lot of money worries; heck being two parents comes with a lot of money worries. I don't really have the answers to fix your money problems, but I know who can give you some peace about it. I know your long nights of wondering how you will pay the rent next month or if your lights will be cut off or trying to figure out how to explain to your children that cartoons won't be on their TV anymore. I know in the grand scheme of things that really isn't important, but in the life of a 5 and 3 year old living with out Imagination Movers, the Sprites, or Dora can be very devastating, ha ha and I hate feeling like they are being punished for their parent's failures.
We juggle the debt that comes in every month and if you asked and I really thought about how I have made it in the last three years living alone and paying the bills alone the only thing I can really think is God. I remember times that I got the cut off notice for my lights and I remember thinking I don't have the money, it just isn't there, I would pray late into the night. Out of the blue someone would drop by to see me and leave money on the top of my fridge when I wasn't looking, I would get a deposit back that I had paid in the mail, or someone would bring a bag of food by and believe me they always came just when I needed them. I know some people think it just happened, NO, I believe that was God reaching down a mighty hand and saying I'm still here and I am still taking care of you ye of little faith. I know what its like to decide which bill you will pay and which one just has to wait, I know what its like to eat the same thing twice in the same week, and I know what its like to have your cell phone cut off because the water bill must be paid first. I know your financial struggle.
As I said I don't have the answers, but I wanted to write this post to let you know you are not alone in that bill juggler struggle. And I wrote this post so you could read this:
Matthew 6:25-33 = "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet YOUR heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more VALUABLE than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry saying, "What shall we eat?" or "What shall we drink?" or "What shall we wear?" For the pagans run after these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be given to you as well.
Now I am not saying you won't worry because its our human nature, but if we have faith that God will do as he has promised and we seek him first and pray and are faithful unto him and he feeds the birds and clothes the lilies then won't he too take care of his children?
So let's try to help each other, to some of you these ideas may sound crazy, but when you are a single parent you can have some pretty off the wall ideas to save money. First I want to say don't let your pride get in the way of dealing with your financial journey. Accept gifts such as food and except them with thanks. I believe God places those burdens on someone else's heart to help us when we need it most.
We juggle the debt that comes in every month and if you asked and I really thought about how I have made it in the last three years living alone and paying the bills alone the only thing I can really think is God. I remember times that I got the cut off notice for my lights and I remember thinking I don't have the money, it just isn't there, I would pray late into the night. Out of the blue someone would drop by to see me and leave money on the top of my fridge when I wasn't looking, I would get a deposit back that I had paid in the mail, or someone would bring a bag of food by and believe me they always came just when I needed them. I know some people think it just happened, NO, I believe that was God reaching down a mighty hand and saying I'm still here and I am still taking care of you ye of little faith. I know what its like to decide which bill you will pay and which one just has to wait, I know what its like to eat the same thing twice in the same week, and I know what its like to have your cell phone cut off because the water bill must be paid first. I know your financial struggle.
As I said I don't have the answers, but I wanted to write this post to let you know you are not alone in that bill juggler struggle. And I wrote this post so you could read this:
Matthew 6:25-33 = "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet YOUR heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more VALUABLE than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry saying, "What shall we eat?" or "What shall we drink?" or "What shall we wear?" For the pagans run after these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be given to you as well.
Now I am not saying you won't worry because its our human nature, but if we have faith that God will do as he has promised and we seek him first and pray and are faithful unto him and he feeds the birds and clothes the lilies then won't he too take care of his children?
So let's try to help each other, to some of you these ideas may sound crazy, but when you are a single parent you can have some pretty off the wall ideas to save money. First I want to say don't let your pride get in the way of dealing with your financial journey. Accept gifts such as food and except them with thanks. I believe God places those burdens on someone else's heart to help us when we need it most.
- I found out about this website from my friend Renee, http://www.angelfoodministries.com/ . This site is actually for anyone, but for a single mom it's a great program. You pay 31.00 for a box of food, when I say box, it's probably the amount of food you would pay 60 or more for at Foodlion. You place your order online and pick it up the third Saturday of every month at the Baptist Church in Orange. They have several different boxes and there are lists online.
- Clip coupons and use your MVP to your advantage whenever you can
- Car pool
- Work out a plan to have dinner with another single parent and their children (you cook one time and they cook the next time).
- Throw all your spare change in a jar and at the end of the month cash it in, may seem crazy, but sometimes that can be 20.00 or more
- If you have clothes that are in good shape you can take them to Terri's Place in Orange, she will set up an account with you and you get part of the money from your sales - great way to get rid of the clothes your children have outgrown.
- When spring and summer get here take a walk with your kids and pick up cans, newspaper, copper, lead, or metal - there is a place in Culpeper called "Wise Recycling" that gives you money for them - sometimes its only 3 cents a pound, but once again if you only get 20.00 its more than you had : )
I know they are all little things and in the long run don't save what you feel is needed, but for a single parent a dollar is a dollar. If you have any money saving ideas, please post a comment.
In closing of this post, don't worry; my friend Angie sings a song: I lean on you Lord, I lean on you Lord, for the things that I need I lean on you, when I don't know what to do I have the faith you're gonna see me through to supply my every need I lean on you.
God provides and he will take care of us all.
And remember
YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB ON THIS SINGLE PARENT JOURNEY!!
God Bless!!
Friday, January 9, 2009
You Are Doing A Great Job
And remember
YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB ON THIS SINGLE PARENT JOURNEY!!
God Bless!!
Our Single Parent Prayer
Lord Grant Me
Time Enough
To do all the chores, join in the games, help with the lessons, say the night prayers, and still have a few minutes left over for me.
Energy Enough
To be bread baker and bread winner, knee patcher and peacemaker, ball player, and bill juggler.
Hands Enough
To wipe away the tears, to reach out when I'm needed, to hug and to hold, and to tickle and to touch.
Heart Enough
To share and to care, to listen and to understand, and to make a loving home for my little family.
Found this on Photobucket.com
And remember
YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB ON THIS SINGLE PARENT JOURNEY!!
God Bless
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Joining Your Journey
Hello my name is Candy and I am a Christian single mother of two. I was given a Christmas present by a dear friend Jessica; a book called My Single Mom Life by Angela Thomas. This book has truly changed my life and my way of thinking about being a single mom. I became a single mom a little over three years ago and it has been the biggest battle; yet at the same time the biggest blessing I have or will probably ever know. I decided that I would like to start a blog so that we can join together to encourage one another on this daily walk and journey as single parents.
So today we decide, today we choose, there are many paths on our journey and which one we take will determine the success of our journey. I say we take the high road; it's not fair that we have to do this alone, but as they say it is what it is. So let's hold our heads high and pray to God that he leads us and guides us and directs us. Let's pray that he helps us to raise our children in the way they should go. We can do this, we will do this and our children will be better people because we made a difference in their lives. We will have struggles, but everyday with our children is the greatest blessing and gift God has placed in our responsibility.
I have two children; a boy 5 and a girl; almost three. Becoming a single mom was never something I planned on, but here I am and I have miracles that God blessed me with that need me and need guidance and protection. And I darned well plan on being the best single mom I can be. With God's grace and mercy and with every prayer he hears (and he does hear them all) I know my little family will be just fine!!
I look forward to hearing each of your stories and sharing mine.
God Bless!!
So today we decide, today we choose, there are many paths on our journey and which one we take will determine the success of our journey. I say we take the high road; it's not fair that we have to do this alone, but as they say it is what it is. So let's hold our heads high and pray to God that he leads us and guides us and directs us. Let's pray that he helps us to raise our children in the way they should go. We can do this, we will do this and our children will be better people because we made a difference in their lives. We will have struggles, but everyday with our children is the greatest blessing and gift God has placed in our responsibility.
I have two children; a boy 5 and a girl; almost three. Becoming a single mom was never something I planned on, but here I am and I have miracles that God blessed me with that need me and need guidance and protection. And I darned well plan on being the best single mom I can be. With God's grace and mercy and with every prayer he hears (and he does hear them all) I know my little family will be just fine!!
I look forward to hearing each of your stories and sharing mine.
And remember
YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB ON THIS SINGLE PARENT JOURNEY!!
YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB ON THIS SINGLE PARENT JOURNEY!!
God Bless!!
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