I got another late start today as my vacation to my couch comes to an end. I didn’t really have an idea about what I was going to write today. I was looking through all of your posts and came across todays quote from one of you.
A friend of mine watched her daughter graduate from Purdue University this weekend. She did it as a single mother raising two daughters on her own.
Her husband moved years ago to a southern state and left his wife to raise their two daughters alone. Money was tight, but this single mom never let her daughters see her stress. These babies had their own stress to deal with…
Single mom gave her daughters passion to see the world with positivity. She gave them strength to deal with the pain life brings. She showed them love so they can know how to give love.
This weekend her oldest daughter earned a college degree, but more importantly… she took her passion, her strength and her love that mom gave her and never looked back.
This single mom is what my mom wasn’t. The single mom I’m talking about is what I wish the Shepkids mom was more like.
This single mom always took the high road. She took responsibility and never blamed the world for her misfortunate position as a single mom.
Because Carol never felt misfortune. She had her girls, her parents, her dog, her home and her friends.
Yes, this weekend is about a new Purdue alumni, but the real story is how a single mom gave all her might to make it happen.
Cheers to you Carol… you are an inspiration to more than your two daughters. You never felt sorry for yourself and this weekend is the result.
The hearts you fill have learned to soar to the stars….
To all my Jewish Brothers and Sisters, May the oil supply for one day always light your candles.
