Those Amazing Women!!
Wow, when you get extra busy the blog is the first to go. Sorry about that. Why is it that the Christmas holidays are designed to be most celebrative and enjoyable holiday of the year, yet it is such a stressful time?
I really don’t want to talk about that right now. I want to talk about single Moms. I have found over the years, that single Moms are amazing!! When I go out of town and leave my wife all alone with the kids, I know it is tough on her, but she seems to get through without any major disasters. When she goes away and leaves me alone, (which is not very often) it takes all of my energy and ability to make sure there are no disasters and we get everything accomplished on the schedule (which we usually do not).
Sometimes I can tell my wife is hoping that everything will fall apart while she is away, so I can experience first hand what she must overcome on a regular basis. (Can't say that I blame her.)
Lately, I’ve been reminded again of the stamina, perseverance, administrative skills, energy, devotion, dedication, and compassionate heart of women (in this case – single Moms). A single Mom in our East Oreland neighborhood volunteered to “adopt” a needy family of eight who live in North Philly for their Christmas wish list. She was willing to raise the money, shop for gifts, and wrap them. I helped in the fundraising, door to door in our neighborhood, but she did all the rest. Then her good friend, another single Mom in the neighborhood, jumped in and helped in the shopping and wrapping. They are already overloaded with families of their own, and yet they were able to give of themselves in such a way to provide Christmas for another family, all with a great attitude.
Single Moms are my heroes! Have you admired one lately? Be sure to encourage them and honor them as often as possible.
Have a Happy New Year! Stephen
I really don’t want to talk about that right now. I want to talk about single Moms. I have found over the years, that single Moms are amazing!! When I go out of town and leave my wife all alone with the kids, I know it is tough on her, but she seems to get through without any major disasters. When she goes away and leaves me alone, (which is not very often) it takes all of my energy and ability to make sure there are no disasters and we get everything accomplished on the schedule (which we usually do not).
Sometimes I can tell my wife is hoping that everything will fall apart while she is away, so I can experience first hand what she must overcome on a regular basis. (Can't say that I blame her.)
Lately, I’ve been reminded again of the stamina, perseverance, administrative skills, energy, devotion, dedication, and compassionate heart of women (in this case – single Moms). A single Mom in our East Oreland neighborhood volunteered to “adopt” a needy family of eight who live in North Philly for their Christmas wish list. She was willing to raise the money, shop for gifts, and wrap them. I helped in the fundraising, door to door in our neighborhood, but she did all the rest. Then her good friend, another single Mom in the neighborhood, jumped in and helped in the shopping and wrapping. They are already overloaded with families of their own, and yet they were able to give of themselves in such a way to provide Christmas for another family, all with a great attitude.
Single Moms are my heroes! Have you admired one lately? Be sure to encourage them and honor them as often as possible.
Have a Happy New Year! Stephen
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