James and I went to talk with Pastor today. This has been wearing on my son and he’s having a hard time without his Daddy. He asked me why God let his Dad do something wrong. He said to me, “You told me that if we believe in the Lord, he helps us to do [...]
Throughout this trial, I’ve had a difficult time needing so much help. I know that is pride and I strive to give it to God. It’s still hard to need help. I’d rather be helping! One of the things I’ve needed much help with is care for James. When I was running the store, it [...]
Over the last few weeks, I’ve heard a lot of wonderful reports about my son. All moms know how wonderful it is to hear good things about their babies. The l comments make me so proud of him. They are also humbling because I haven’t really done this alone. Without the Lord, I would be [...]
At James’ swim lessons last week, I saw one of my former employees. Her children are in lessons right after James finishes up. We’ve been chatting each morning. It’s fun to catch up. She asked me how things are going. I told her some of it. We talked about whether or not Lee and I [...]
My brother is pretty awesome too! For mother’s day, my sister called James and had a lengthy phone conversation. They went shopping online together and chose something for me. There was much giggling and whispering and mom pretending not to look. Of course I did have to help get James online so I had a [...]
My Titus 2 friend watched James today so that I could visit Lee. She sent me this email tonight. I had fun with your precious son. God blessed you with a very special young man. He is all boy and so polite. Thank you for letting me care for him. (I am tired!) As a [...]
Last weekend, James was at Grandma’s house. Lee’s older brother was here from out of town so James went to breakfast with his Uncle and Grandma and Grandpa. When I picked James up, my brother in law said, “You are doing an excellent job with that young man’s reading.” WOW! That felt so good. Of [...]
James does not open up very often about all of this. He’s a very good little boy, but I know he hurts as we all do. He doesn’t often talk about things. Sometimes I ask him questions and he answers briefly. He doesn’t want to talk about it. Some of that is being a [...]
While we do Lee’s time with him, we’ve acquired some side effects. I gained weight from the stress. I had some bouts with ill health. Our finances haven’t been the best. One of the hardest for me is one that James has acquired. He has become very aware of my location at all times. He [...]
Lee told me this tonight during his phone call. I of course agreed. I told him about today. I allowed him to choose a candy at the grocery store. He chose a TWIX bar. On the way home, he was snacking on it. He said, “Here Mom. You can have the big half.” I didn’t [...]
