I am a mother of a teenager and step-mother to a 2^nd grader. They both, although very capable of entertaining themselves, still need attention and care. Add a husband and two kitty cats to the mix and we’ve got a busy household! One of my roles in the home is having meals ready when it’s dinner time. I plan, I shop, I prep and I cook. It’s not always great but it gets done.

Well last night, something happened that doesn’t normally happen. I was sick. Fever, chills, sore throat, the whole she-bang. I went upstairs and laid down and then remembered, I still need to cook the dinner! Oh no.. what to do? Well, I relied on my husband. He prepared dinner and it was fine.

So, yeah.. so what, right?

As I’m lying in bed, eating my dinner that he’s lovingly brought upstairs for me. I am thinking back to the days that it was just me and my son and there were no sick days. There was no lying in bed waiting for someone to bring my dinner – I was it and if I didn’t do it then no one ate.

How soon we forget….

I started to think about and pray for all of you single parents out there, working hard to make sure that your kids are taken care of…. without any sick days. Having been there and done that, I know how hard you’re working and as you read this blog – please know that you’re loved and prayed for.

Melissa Millwee
Central Kidz – Preschool