Happy Mother's Day!!!

What is a single mom?

     A single mom is someone who tirelessly takes care of her children even when she has no energy left.
     She gives medicine and kisses away the boo-boos even when she has no one to take care of her.
     She makes sure her children's stomachs are full, even though she hasn't eaten a good meal in days.
     She makes sure that her children's birthdays are special and fun even though no one has recognized her birthday in years.
     She spends her last dime to buy warm clothes for her children even though she is in dire need of  warm clothes herself.
     She sees potential in her children even though no one else does.
     She forgives her children even though they have not asked for her forgiveness.
     She makes a home where her children feel safe.
     She loves her children unconditionally, and wants nothing but the best for them.
     She prays for her children and believes in them even when everyone else has given up hope.
     She wears the "jewelry" that her children make for her and she wears it proudly to work and the grocery store.
     She makes sure that her children get as many gifts on their Christmas list as she can possibly afford on Christmas even though she has not been able to get anything on her Christmas list for years.
     She showers her children with unconditional love even though she herself has not felt love for many years.
     She spends the day with her children because here is nowhere she would rather be.

To all of the single mothers out there, I salute you.  I know exactly what you are going through and I encourage you to press on.  I encourage you to be the best mother you can be because you are the one your children believe in and rely on.  You are raising tomorrows future.

Happy Mother's Day to the best mothers there could ever be!!