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Being Available to my Kids

7/1/2012

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When I became a single parent there was so much pressure to go to work. My kids had already suffered from the split, I had been a stay home mom so this would be a huge adjustment for them.  I looked for things I could do at or near home.  When it was evident I could no longer pay the rent I was humbled to accept on offer of someone who had a camper I could use.  A friend had a camp connection and I ended up at a wonderful summer camp.  I parked the trailer and worked in the kitchen for room and board.  The kids had access to me 24/7.  What a wonderful unexpected answer to my dreadful situation.  I hold to the fact that at that time leaving the kids would be detrimental to them at that time and I held on to my value of being there for them.  I know it sounds crazy and I think most of my friends and family thought I had lost it.  I believe if we hold out for what we believe in, the answers show up.  Was it my dream to live in a camper with three kids?  I don't think so... but it became our adventure.  Good things show up in unexpected ways.  My hope is for single moms to be able to support their kids by having at least one of their jobs out of the home or with flexibility to work around the kids schedule.  I know their are creative ways to start businesses.  In fact in Washington State there is a loan program called Washington Cash http://washingtoncash.org/ .
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Jude W link
2/22/2021 10:30:41 pm

Thanks ggreat blog

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