Kel sleeps through the night now (well most of the time- except when she is in pain).. She used to wake up terrified-- wondering where she was.. I would reach and touch her and tell her that she is with me. She would say "I am safe now" and go back to sleep. Now she can sleep in her own bed. She no longer has to stay awake feeling the need to protect herself and her children. She is amazing and now smiles all the time..She has accomplished so much in the past month and I am so proud of her! But, it is still one day at a time. We are still riding that rollercoaster. Sometimes she misses him (the ex) and wants things to be back to "normal". I had her make a list of all the good things and all negative. The negative took up three pages (front and back). This helps-- she pulls it out and remembers why she left...

We have decided to blog about our painful, yet wonderful situation.

The sign on the front table says it all... welcome to the Zoo!!! A story that continues & a great friendship between two women that will stand through time!

I have a friend that is married (soon to be divorced) with 3 kids.

I am a single mom that has been struggling to pay the bills (just like everyone)- I also have 3 kids. About a month I received a call from this wonderful woman and friend- she needed a place to move- she was involved in an abusive (mentally, etc) relationship & just had enough!. I offerred my home (3 bedrooms)- she moved out of her million $ home into my front formal living and dining-- so it is now 2 moms and six kids.

She has no money b/c she found out every account they have and the real estate has liens on them..so all money has disappeared.. I have been struggling for months....

It is hard and we struggle daily, but we also laugh so very much-- we could have our own reality show! Bottom line our kids are happy and they see how it is to once have money and now struggle for money to eat. What amazing kids!! and what an amazing friend! We both have our own concerns and issues and are slowly climbing that hill.. We take it one day at a time...

This proves that friendship between two women can be so completely strong- we love each others children as our own and we love each other... We hold each other accountable & do not want to dissapoint the other.. People come over just to spend a few hours in the house with us-- they said they are amazed at how we can be so positive and not give up- we make them smile and laugh.. But giving up is NOT an option..

So many things to say in this 1st blog... I'll keep it short...

Here is a little about us...

Kel 39

Kiki 39

Katie 15

Nick 13

Carly 12

Bradi 11

Chase 9

Matthew 7