Laurie Duplessis:  

08/11/08 Some of you have read my little "blog" and commented on the "DL" that it was thought provoking or "inspiring". So -- I went back and read it for myself. My message to Single Moms. . . . So, I started thinking about just being a Mom and how important this role is in my life. Although I often complain about having to wake up at 4:45 am to make sure my oldest gets to basketball at 5:30 am before classes begin or spend more time than I would like trying to figure out how I can emulate our Lord by being in 3 places at one time, I don't know where I would be if I didn't have my boys. Just today I am trying to figure out how I can get off work and get my 12 year to the soccer field by 5:30, my 8 year old to tackle football practice at another field by 6 and pick up my 14 yr old from his "first real job" somewhere in the middle on the other end of town. My husband works most nights so I am a psuedo single mom. I do not in any way, shape, or form envy single moms. I applaud them whenever they go above and beyond to make sure their kids have the ability to participate in extracurricular activities. Every single one of you is an inspiration to me. You remind me that while I have to juggle doctor appointments, after school activities, home responsibilities and volunteer work -- I do have a husband who, while he is not always physically present, supports me financially and emotionally and app...Expand for more