Things changed when my husband left…many things.  One thing I didn’t anticipate is the change in friendships.   For 18 years I was part of a couple, and although we didn’t do everything as a couple, we did do most things.  Being part of a couple meant more than just double dates.  It meant […]

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  I have to be honest…last year I swore off parenting books.   I’m a single parent with five children – ages 19 down to 6.  I’m outnumbered and overwhelmed.  And usually when I read parenting books, I just end up feeling like a failure.  I can’t see the hope…I just see all the missed […]

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  I’m very blessed to be part of a Titus 2 Bible study once a month.  I wish it were weekly.  This past week we met over dinner and discussed Philippians 4:1-9. I’m totally enjoying studying Philippians.  Great book. We were talking about rejoicing in the Lord. One of the questions was, “What are the […]

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  Ever had a lyric or a verse stuck in your head? There is one in my head. “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’”  2 Corinthians 12:9 Over and over it runs through my head reminding me that God is enough. I […]

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I had the privilege of sitting through my 7th grader’s first day. I noticed several things: His teacher rocks! He was not thrilled to be there. All 7th grade boys are alike! I haven’t sat through a full day of classes in a while…after 2 hours my mind was wandering and I was desperate for […]

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Anticipation of school supply sales used to be such fun…now all those bins of erasers, pencils, and index cards are making me feel slightly woozy.  I’m not ready for school supplies!  I have no definitive plan for my children academically this fall.  I’m trying to figure out options for everyone and my head is pounding […]

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  My oldest graduated from high school last year…the same year my two youngest graduated from preschool!  That’s nuts!   After earning a bunch of scholarships and grants, he was blessed to finish his first year of college debt-free!  What a blessing!   Unfortunately we are heading into his 2nd year without the funding we […]

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  Loving someone is an act of faith. Not faith in a person. Faith in God. There are always people we’d really like to not have to love.  For me, it’s my ex-husband.  Even though I feel a decided lack of like for the man, God does command me to love him.  But what does […]

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  In the past several years my prayer life has been many things. From the moment my husband said he was thinking of leaving to today, prayer has been my lifeline.  It was the source of my strength and peace. When things settled down and my single mom life became “normal,” it was my venting […]

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Since becoming a single parent I’ve found more strength and blessing in the Body of Christ than I could have ever imagined.  From the bewildering day my husband announced he was leaving, friends have stood by my side as I fought for my family and eventually accepted divorce.  To today when my friends still bless […]

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