It seems like most recently I've had a wave of opportunities piled onto my plate. A warm and savory serving of uncomfortable opportunities. I'm unsure if this is a sign of how fabulous I will be in the next ten years, love from a God who knows I am in need of His...
We all have a distinct path that journeyed us down the worn out road where many have paved the way and never-the-less, we arrived at the same title. Single motherhood. This title, worn as a badge of honor, knows not your income, your social status, your faith...
One of the saddest days for me, as a single mom, was the day my daughter saw her father for who he really is. The day she could no longer lie to her heart. The day she called it for what it was. That was almost 6 years ago. That day, life for us didn't get any easier....
"Get your backpack little one and fill it with your favorites," I called from the small open spaced kitchen as I reached into our old green faded fridge to grab fruit snacks consisting of red dye 40, a sugar induced Caprisun and a granola bar — her favorite snacks. ...
During my ten years of being a single mom, besides earning a Bachelors in Communication Science, I think I also earned a doctorate in Frugal. I believe I may have acquired a double major in Thrifty & Just Don't Spend. It's been over five years since...
Sometimes we just need to take a break from the grind and hear something encouraging, sweet and deserving. Because who is able to accomplish something great without being encouraged? Few, my friend. Very few. There was a time in my life I was very good at quitting....
I ask this question because it came up often when I was a single mom. My daughter and I, being the extroverts we both are, loved to be on the go. Always. Looking back, I wish I would have done things differently, but those thoughts are for another post. Back to our...
For thousands of years, generations of people have tempted to alter the definition of truth. Live outside of it, challenge it or simply, go against it. Growing up I recall forming my own opinion and believing "truth is relative". My truth, of course, being most...
We've all made a mess of things in one way or another. Life can be unpredictable like that. Have you ever sensed the direction you were heading was about to take a significant shift, but you had no clue what that would look like? It's similar to knowing where you are...
DISCLAIMER: If you are one of those sweet mom's that bakes warm chocolate chip cookies for after school snacks, or the mom of a child under the age of two, this blog post may not be for you. Although, please feel free to go ahead and continue reading, but promise me...
Can I confess a shameful secret that only my family, good friends, and bosses have ever known about me? I am time challenged. How on earth I've managed to get through to this point in my life, with this disability, is still a complete mystery to me. Looking back...
Do you ever think about how rich you would be if you were to get paid for all you did for your children? Ya, I rarely do either. Because, well, let's face it, it's our job. But when did it become our kid's job to not work? I've heard the stories. Maybe you have...
It was 2004, and it was bad. As in, your life is a sinking hole of sewer scum. The toilet is still flushing with you in it, and you are going down the tubes faster than a rat up a drainpipe. Am I descriptive enough here? Let me explain it more clearly... There was a...
Has anyone ever handed you a beautifully wrapped gift? A gift just sitting there waiting to be discovered? The thought of being given a gift makes me feel special. It's a simple gesture that sends the message: You are loved... Years ago.. When I began the wild ride of...