I have always had a healthy respect for single parents, but at times my mind is jolted with the thought of how challenging it must be at times for those that for one reason or another have to raise children by themselves.

Today (Sunday) I took both kids to church by myself because Joe had to finish a paper for his class. First, I was extremely tired because Friday night I did all Rosebud’s feedings to give Joe a break. I expected to get a nap on Saturday but as fate would have it, that didn’t happen. We had company over Saturday evening and it ended up being a late night. I got to bed WAY TOO LATE and was exhausted when I got up early this morning to feed Rosebud. I let Joe sleep late so I fed Rosebud and Colt, got them both ready for church and prepared the diaper bag and snack for Colt.

The rest of the time getting to church, ushering them in, watching Rosebud during the service (Joe usually helps), then getting them back to the car and home was almost more than I could take being so tired. AND THAT WAS ONLY ONE TIME!

Like I said, I can’t imagine being a single parent and taking care of children each and every day by yourself. God gives special grace to parents.