This weekend I attended a baby shower. A shower for a mother who is already doing everything on her own. As sad as that sounds, in today’s world, that’s very common. And I’m not saying dad’s are never around and women have to do it all alone. Because sometimes it’s the opposite; some women don’t want to be mothers when the baby is finally here. Anyway, as I watched her glow in her happiness, I realized that even though it’s hard as a single parent, it seems like it’s double the reward and happiness. As a single parent, you get double the love, double the attention, and double the strength. Sure, there are going to be times you wish you had someone to help you, someone to take turns with changing the dirty diapers, and the crying; But, at the end of the day, as you sit there and reflect how much love and happiness being a parent brings you, you’re going to thank that other person for not being around. This chapter in your life has brought you more strength, more happiness, more wisdom, and more love. So to those who are struggling, or those who know someone who is struggling with being a single parent, rub some dirt in it, chin up, stay strong, and cherish the moments… because this is the greatest gift you’ll ever receive.
Tag: happiness
New Week- Appreciate
For a second, let us detach from the “case of the Monday’s,” and let us appreciate that we’ve made it another day. Too many people are focused on the negativity in life– what’s going wrong, rather than what’s going right. Did you ever think that maybe we are dealt a hand that is meant for us to question what to do? Do we put it down and walk away? Or embrace it- put on your poker face. Our journeys through life never go as planned, and that’s what makes them so special- because it’s the obstacles and challenges we face that shape us. Push through those obstacles, and conquer those challenges. Learn and make the necessary adjustments to reach your goals you set out to seek from the beginning. We were meant to be in this imperfect world to create our own perfect life- so grow and build, you might like what you see.