Washington Needs a Co- Parenting Class

 Posted by Bill on November 21, 2011  General  No Responses »
Nov 212011
 

I have never used this blog to make a political statement and I am not about to do so today. I personally do not care if you are a Republican a Democrat or and Independent. I don’t care if you are a card carrying member of the Green Party, Brown Party, Yellow Party or Chuckie Cheese Party.

I have always believed that this blog should be an opportunity for you the reader to take a peek inside the life of a single dad. I believe that is what I have always done and will continue to do so. But last night, as I sat at home with the kids watching the news, I couldn’t help to think that Washington needs a co-parenting class.

Here we have our role models our leaders and in essence the parents of our country acting like two bickering parents. Do they not get it? It’s not about who wins, or who you love the most or who you want to live with it’s about us, the children of this country. The ones who have to live with your decisions and bickering each and every day. Do any of you think about us the children first? OK I know that each of you parents believe that your way is the right way, but is it really? We as the children of this country need you to be there for us. To set an example. To consciously co-parent us effectively. To first put our needs in mind not your own individual self serving motives. We will accept the fact that you will never see eye to eye on everything. After all that is why you have separated. We will accept the fact that you are hurt and angry about your loses but why must you take it out on us? Why can’t you just give a little and meet half way? That is all we the children of this country want. Continue reading »

Kids Will Be Kids, So Let Them.

 Posted by Michael on November 18, 2011  General  No Responses »
Nov 182011
 

This month is the 5 year anniversary of my ex-wife’s accident and subsequent death. It can be a bittersweet time of year. On one hand, it is the time of year we give thanks for all we have been blessed with. On the other hand, it is difficult not to think of where we were and what we were doing for that 2 week period 5 years ago. More than anything else, I reflect on how far my children have come in that time, and how I have adjusted.

I really struggled adjusting to becoming a single parent for the first year and a half. It was a period of trial and error (mostly error on my part). I often reflect on what I could have done differently and how I can keep from making those same mistakes again. A topic I often fall back on is my expectations of my children.

My twins were a few months shy of turning 5 and my oldest son was half a year away from turning 8 when their mother died. As I adjusted to being a fulltime, single parent, I seem to expect my children to act like adults. I don’t mean I expected them to handle the loss of their mother like an adult, but rather the level of responsibility I bestowed upon them. In hindsight, I realize this was a result of my own weaknesses in adjusting to the new normal we found ourselves living. Continue reading »

Do You Listen to Yourself?

 Posted by Davis on November 17, 2011  General  No Responses »
Nov 172011
 

What if we all had amazing self worth?

What if we knew how special and IMPORTANT we are?

What if we looked at ourselves the same way we look at our children?

What if we gave ourselves the same advice and praise we give our children?
It would probably sound something like this….

You are AMAZING! Continue reading »

3 Things Single Moms Should Ask The Church by Jennifer Maggio

 Posted by Jennifer on November 16, 2011  General  No Responses »
Nov 162011
 

Since my life’s passion is the single parent and specifically connecting single parents to their local church, it stands to reason that I would get tons of emails, comments, and questions about the local church.  So I wanted to highlight for you, the single parent, what it is you should be asking your local church:

#1) What do you believe?  Get on their website.  Look at their “core beliefs” tab.  Find out if what the believe lines up with the Bible.  I am all about outreaches, fun environments, friendships in the local church, etc., but if they are teaching the wrong things, it is all in vain. So crack open your Bible.

#2) Are you outreach-minded?  If your church is not reaching outside its walls to serve the hurting, helpless, homeless, impoverished, and marginalized…….BIG RED FLAG!  Every one of us should be reaching outside ourselves to extend a helping hand.  If your church isn’t doing that, ummm…….well…………find another church. Continue reading »

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Give Me A Revelation

 Posted by Michele on November 15, 2011  General  5 Responses »
Nov 152011
 

 

 

This song stirs something within me every time I hear it. Perhaps it is because I have been lost more than once in life. Perhaps it is because choices I have made at times have caused me to fall and left me questioning who I was. Perhaps it is because things happen to each and every one of us in this journey that are  sometimes out of our control and cause us to lose hope and shake our faith. Regardless of the reason I love the song and it reminds me of how we sometimes all need a revelation; a little push in the right direction if you will to get things on track and to get back to the place that feels like home.

I have talked to so many people that feel lost in life and at times feel as if they are barely hanging on. Life can feel overwhelming and regardless of the reasons it can bring people to a very dark place and feeling like things will never feel okay again. The walls of our daily lives can feel like they are collapsing and closing in all around us leaving a trail of debris and chaos draining us of the energy needed to clean up the mess. So what do we do when we take a wrong turn and find ourselves lost on a road we could have never imagined? How do we turn around, plan a new and better route and head for a destination that will bring us back to peace and happiness?

While the answers are not always clear in the moment the answers are usually there. The answers may be subtle and offer no more than a whisper from deep within or the answers may scream loudly forcing us to pay attention and change our course. Regardless of a whisper or a roar, the answers are there if we choose to listen. It sometimes takes a revelation of sorts to help us recognize what we need to do and it is in those revelations that we must look deep within to find strength and courage to face the tough stuff, persevere and keep moving forward even when lost. If you are feeling lost remember: Continue reading »

Are You Looking For Your Children?

 Posted by Bill on November 14, 2011  General  No Responses »
Nov 142011
 

Have you ever heard the story about the little boy who answered the phone call?

One day, the phone rang, and the little boy answered.
“May I speak to your parents?”
“They’re busy.”
“Oh. Is anybody else there?”
“The police.”
“Can I speak to them?”
“They’re busy.”
“Oh. Is anybody else there?”
“The firemen.”
“Can I speak to them?”
“They’re busy.”

“So let me get this straight — your parents, the police, and the firemen are there, but they’re all busy? What are they doing?”

“Lookin for me.” Continue reading »

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14 Things I LEARNED When I Was 41!

 Posted by Davis on November 9, 2011  General  No Responses »
Nov 092011
 

Monday was my 42nd Birthday.

I love birthdays. I believe they are our own personal New Year. We are saying good bye to one year and welcoming in our new year.

Just like on December 31st each year we reflect on the year before. We take what we learned or experienced, decide what we want to resolve (New Year Resolutions) and what we want to take with us (New Year Aspirations).

As my birthday drew near I found myself thinking about everything I had experienced in the last year. I blessed the great things that happened, my experiences, and what I learned. Then I looked honestly at the things I desired to change. Continue reading »

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