Busy Days while Daddy is Away!

posted by Kristen Davis

My husband left for Russia 2 days ago and things have been quite busy. He will be gone just over 2 weeks and will be busier than ever upon arrival home (pre-marital counseling – leadership conferences - church services and much more). I am so glad to have great friends and family around me that call to encourage me, invite Addison and I over for playtime and are just simply there for me if I need anything.

Last night a cry came from Addison’s room that was a little more urgent than normal, I jumped up and went in. He was laying on his back crying b/c his little foot was stuck in the crib rail. Poor little guy was stuck and mommy had to come to the rescue. Last time this happened he was only about 4 months old and I was so scared I called Adam (my husbnad) in to set him loose, this time, mommy was on her own and we all came out alright!

I get a bit of a taste of single parenthood while my husband is out of town – sometimes for up to 5 weeks at a time – and I say – God bless you single parents. I hope all of you single parents out there have someone to lean on – a family member or friend – it is important to ask for help and recieve it when it’s offered. Whether you are married rasing kids or you are a single mother or father – know that you are not alone. God is with you no matter how loud the kids are crying, no matter how frazzeled you look or feel, he is alone a breathe away. Ask for help from God and from others – you’ll get it from both places I guarantee,

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