Single mothers, stay at home moms, soccer moms, etc etc.

I have never taken my mom's hardships for granted, I know it was a struggle to raise two wretched girls on her own, to work thru her heart break, and we did not make it easy for her. I also know that she wished she could have stayed home for us when we were younger. Wanting to have money so we could do the stuff that we wanted to do, or needed to do so it would benefit us as we became women.

Since, my sis has been gone quite frequently as of late, and with Gram being in the hospital...I have had the extreme privilege of caring for the kids...I give honor to those mothers who stay home for their children, who give of their time so their kids can play soccer, gymnastics, tennis, etc. To all the single moms, who struggle making ends meet, I know it's hard, and a blessing.

Ladies take pride in your accomplishments, and be not discouraged all the hard word that is put in, all the love given to raise your children will be doubly rewarded in heaven. The Lord cherishes you, you are His beloved.

New Year...same ole' same ole'

I love new years, the feeling of starting over, new starts, new beginnings. It's a comforting feeling...but I relish the fact the every day with Jesus is a new beginning and it gets better then the days before! His mercies are new EVERY morning and flow abundantly.

As usual I have made the same resolutions that I have every year since becoming an adult who strives to become the Best Amy she can be. Pray more, fast (just do it), become more faithful, as a Christian, friend, daughter, sister, lady, employee, and runner etc. Use my patience instead of losing it, hold my tongue, stop being a push over...with tact "...a soft answer...", defend those who can't defend themselves, see the beam in my own eye, get out of debt, talk more, sing more, judge less, welcome what/who God brings to my door, see God's hand in all, even the most uncomfortable situations, know "myself", be comfortable in my own skin, continue to be happy being single, not to rush "things", Bless His name more, bring my family to Christ, Trust more in Jesus! I could seriously go on and on!

I am so glad the Lord has brought to where I am today! I look forward to what He IS doing! My expectation is great! I don't want to miss a thing...