“I Wish He Would Die” by: guest blogger Kristi Lee

 Posted by Bill on June 17, 2011  General  No Responses »
Jun 172011
 

This blog was given to me by my friend Kristi Lee whom I have know for sometime now. When I first read it I thought that it might be a bit too dark for the site, based upon the title, but once I understood what Kristi wanted to share I thought that it would be good for all of us to read. You see no matter how we all feel about of ex spouse never forget that your children l0ve them for just being their mommy or daddy. So many of us who complain about our ex forget how blessed you are to actually have one in this world.

About 10 months after my daughter was born, I found myself wishing my husband (her father)

would die. This thought took me by surprise at first, because I don’t consider myself an evil Continue reading »

Summer Challenges

 Posted by Lisa on June 17, 2011  General  No Responses »
Jun 172011
 

Summer floral decoration

Schools out. Camp doesn’t start for two weeks. Can you say AHHHHH!

There’s an interesting discussion from the other day over at the dailyworthabout the state of child care today for parents  (although it did devolve into finger pointing between parents and singles etc…). I have been a home-based writer for many years so I have got my plan under control (well, sort of), but that is not to say it is not a stressful time. Switching to the summer routine takes a change in  mindset and also time. Continue reading »

What Gets You Up In The Morning?

 Posted by Davis on June 15, 2011  General  No Responses »
Jun 152011
 

As I sat on an airplane heading home from New Jersey (it’s a darn long flight), I came across an audio book on my iPod. It is called, Five Wishes by Gay Hendricks. As I sat and listened, I started asking myself…What Are My Five Wishes?

Whatta question!

If you haven’t read the book, it is basically asking you to imagine being on your death bed and looking back on your life and what you wished you would have done and who you would have been. Continue reading »

“The Church and the Single Mom” by Jennifer Maggio

 Posted by Jennifer on June 15, 2011  General  1 Response »
Jun 152011
 

It seems like only yesterday when I sat down to pen this book.  I labored over every word.  What could I say that would accurately portray to others how I felt as a young single mom?  How would I write about the single moms that I have worked with, how they have felt? What words could I use?  How do you feel the hurt of a divorcee, if you have never been there? 

It is with great excitement that we announce – it is here.  Today is the pre-release of my latest book!

After much love, prayer, and sacrifice, we are bringing to you the highly-anticipated new book, The Church and the Single Mom by Jennifer Barnes Maggio.  And it already has people talking.  Many people feel that because they have not been a single parent that single parenting does not affect them.  Wrong!  I did a great deal of research of how single parenting affects us all and what we can do to get active.  Many single moms were gracious enough to share their story and I am elated to bring this necessary book to you.  Continue reading »

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Forgiveness IS a Gift for YOU!

 Posted by Michele on June 13, 2011  General  No Responses »
Jun 132011
 

For those that know me well, I am very passionate about a topic that is prejudice to no one and it is a topic that will impact each and every one of us at some point in life:  FORGIVING! I believe that forgiveness is one of the key cornerstones of every foundation and without it, people will remain stuck in the past and in places they no longer want to be. In essence, without forgiveness, most people struggle to let go and move on with their lives.

Life is filled with storms and I believe that “in every life rain must fall”. As difficult as some of these storms might be and as hard as the rain might fall, I also believe and have faith that regardless of the storm the sun will once again shine and with forgiveness the sun can shine brighter than ever before. Please know that I am not diminishing how devastating some of life’s storms can be and how difficult it can be to survive and heal but I have witnessed the power of forgiveness in the lives of others and in my own journey along the way.

Forgiving is NEVER easy and at times it can feel impossible to do but whether you have been hurt by someone, an event or by your own actions, forgiveness is one of the first steps in finding your way back to a peaceful heart. Without it most will continue to drown in negativity including anger, blame, guilt, sadness and it becomes difficult to find clarity on what path to choose moving forward. An inability to forgive others or ourselves can even lead to a decline in physical health and leave us in turmoil emotionally, spiritually and in our relationships. So knowing all of this why is it so hard to forgive? Continue reading »

So You Think You Are A Single Parent Huh?

 Posted by Bill on June 13, 2011  General  3 Responses »
Jun 132011
 

I often get calls and emails from people, who are married, telling me that they are just like a single parent. Or in other words, that they are just like me. That they do all the household work, that they care for the kids, that they pay the bills, that they manage everyone’s schedules, that they feel as if the world is on their shoulders, that they are just like a single parent or again, that they are just like me. I always bite my tongue and listen, because although they believe to know what my life is like, in reality they are not, just like a single parent. You may be an enabler but you are NOT just like a single parent. You either are, or you are not, a single parent. You can not be half pregnant, you can not be half alive, and you definitely can not be a single parent, unless you are one.

I often say that I love being a single dad but in reality that is probably not true. I love being a dad, I love raising my children and I love being there for them but it sure would be easier if I had a little help every now and then. Not just help with making meals, or getting the kids places, but emotional help, the mental help, the financial help, and the support that I myself so often need. You see, for all of you that think you are just like a single parent, you still have someone coming home to the family at night. Someone who is there to listen to your problems, someone who can provide another perspective on how to best raise the kids, someone to deal with their issues, someone to help with the carpools, the sporting events and the stress of just being a parent.

We single parents, more time than not, don’t have this. Oh I am sure that in many cases the other non custodial parent does their part. After all I am speaking to both of you here, but has that always worked out for you the way you planned it? Married couples do have this. We single parents are left to go it alone 24/7 not just from 8 to 5 each day. Continue reading »

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What Are Your 5 Wishes?

 Posted by Davis on June 9, 2011  General  1 Response »
Jun 092011
 

As I sat on an airplane heading home from New Jersey (it’s a darn long flight), I came across an audio book on my iPod. It is called, Five Wishes by Gay Hendricks. As I sat and listened, I started asking myself…What Are My Five Wishes?

Whatta question!

If you haven’t read the book, it is basically asking you to imagine being on your death bed and looking back on your life and what you wished you would have done and who you would have been. Continue reading »

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