There has been a lot of things that have happened to me that I never dreamed would happen- good things and bad things. The good things are the ones I am so overwhelmed with gratitude to the Lord for showing His lovingkindness to me. I still can’t get over the fact that I have three daughters. I so wanted my oldest to have a sister because I never had one. God gave her two! I cannot believe I have such a beautiful home in the country to live in, with the kindest, most generous, most protective landlords there ever was. I cannot hardly believe that I’m still a stay-at-home mother after more than 6 years of being single. There are countless little things and big things God has done for us.

I have also learned to be thankful for the bad, because they are an opportunity for God to do a miracle. They are opportunities for me to grow as a person and as a Christian. Furthermore, when I think of the problems other people have, I’m thankful for the ones I have, as I don’t think I could handle what they do.

As a single mom, when problems overwhelm, often I feel very vulnerable, unprotected, and uncared for. It’s something that only other single mothers can identify with. It’s like being a little child, with no parents to take care of things and make it alright. I can feel really scared sometimes. While I know other women experience these feelings on other levels, it’s so very different as a single mother. There are dynamics involved that one cannot realize unless experiencing it. At these times, I have to remember all that the Lord has done for me and trust that He will work it all out. It’s easier said than done when there are no options at all. Others may have money in savings to take care of unexpected emergencies. Some have credit cards to fall back on. Some have parents with plenty of money. Some have no options at all and only have their Father in Heaven to hear them. But are we really trusting in God when we have options to fall back on?

I was very upset earlier, so thought I’d get these words written down to encourage others. I am the one who has been encouraged and calmed.

A lovely post about suffering gracefully at Lady of Blessing’s Blog: I have returned
HT: Cherish the Home

Janet
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. ~Psalms 19:14
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