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Posted on Jan 25, 2008
I am a 33 year old single mother. I have a seven year old son that I am raising by myself. His father pays child support, but he don't spend the time. I am blessed! I grew up with both my parents, and they are still married. I have a big family. My parents grew up together. They lived next door to each other. Both families are close. I use to work for CPS. I fell at work in 2006 and torn ligaments in my knee. I had surgery in 2007. I went back to work and kids got to fighting in the class room; and a book shelf fell on the knee I had surgery. My principal did not turn in my accident form because he wanted to cut my position. My position was cut aug. of 07. My son and I live in a one bedroom apartment. I do not have section eight, or child care initiatives. I had to fight to get food stamps. My rent is 695 a month. My unemployemt check is 500 every two weeks but it's about to run out. I use to cry myself to sleep trying to figure out what I am going to do. God is Good. I know that what ever I am going through someone else is going through something worst. All I have is my faith in God, and thats all I need. We need to up lift one another. I am a African American Woman, but all Women need to help one another. I am going through but I still try to help who I can help. Don't feel sorry for yourself. God has a better plan for me. See in order to have a break through you must go through. I listen to Joyce Meyers and she has really been an inspiration to me. Surround yourself with positive people. My situation is bad but I am living, and I am healthy. My son go to a private school. My son has a roof over his head. My parents are just a blessing to me. I have supportive parents. I have a supportive family. So I am going to keep pressing my way. I know God will provide. We have to stop speaking negative things in our lives. Our tongue is powerful. I am going to say I am going to be just fine. I will find a job. I will finish school. My son will be okay. speak positive things in your life. God is awesome. I will bless the Lord at all times. Not just when things are good. All the time. This is my season. TO everything there is a season and a time for every purpose! I am going to keep my faith in God that's the only thing that keep me going. I can't worry about things I can't change. I want everyone to just think about all the good things in your life. Don't worry about the bad.
