Painting like Omie

Even though my parents are far away, it is nice to be able to do things with Aubrey that makes me feel like they are here with us. For example, the last time we went to College Run Farms was to pick pumpkins with Omie and Grandpa back in October. This May, we went to pick strawberries, and the reminder of the experience with them was GREAT.

We also paint like Omie. My mom is an amazing painter, and I love that Aubrey shares the same passion for it:) Everyday she asks if we can paint like Omie. I look forward to the day that she doesn't have to paint like Omie, but with her.

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My Single Mom Life

I just started reading the book My Single Mom Life by Angela Thomas. I've wanted to read it for a long time, well about a year now, and finally found it in a local book store. I was thrilled! In the first few pages, I've cried so hard and laughed even harder. So, I'd like to share...

pages 3-4 "From that day until now I have been a single mom. I've done a hundred things wrong and finally gotten a few things right, but whichever the way, I am absolutely sure this has to be the hardest job anyone could have. ... Someone should stand and cheer every time we get the kids to school on time, fed and with clothes on. Or put stars on our single-mom charts for making it to the soccer games... There should be a finish line to run through at the end of every day's marathon...and there should be someone to hold us tight because we've given all we had to give."

A sticker chart!!! Ha-I would love it:) May I get a cookie if I get 10 stars? :) On a serious note though, I've learned through being a single mom that God is the one who holds me tight, and really gives me my stickers or blessings! I have a redeemed heart. I am stronger and able to navigate through the circumstances and inevitable challenges this life brings ALL because of God-who is holding me.

What Angela writes on page 33 echoes this.
"Just this weekend, I received voice mails and emails that brought difficulty to our family of five. We may have to go to court. The next few months could be hard and expensive. But my soul is full, and I am at peace. I remember all that God has already done for me. He'll do it again. We will walk through whatever comes. And I won't be dead on the other side. This mom has been filled by the powerful presence of God, and there is no going back."

When I first read this, I cried. Hard. I am going to court to have a judge decide whether or not I can move home to be with family. The next few months will be hard. I have to wait and not worry. If you know me, those are two things I do REALLY well:) The next few months will be expensive with lawyers fees, possibly moving costs, even emotionally. BUT I CAN FEEL AT PEACE, remembering all that God has done; believing that He will do it again; and trusting that He will be with me. Amen!!!