Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Single Mom Gig - In Continuous Awe

This morning when I got home from the gym and hopped in the shower to not be stinky, I noticed Kaydon was wide awake, dressed, and sitting up in his bed watching a movie on his phone. I asked him if he was okay. He said, "Yeah. I got up at 5 to go and so some service. I'm heading back out in a minute to do more." 
What?
Do they even know?
"No. That's kind of the point, Mama."

There is a sweet man in our ward. His name is Ned. I have never met him, but I feel like I know him from the stories that my boys tell me about him. 
Last week, Ned left me a voice mail. He specifically asked for Braxton.
Usually on Sunday mornings, Jackson and Braxton take him the Sacrament. He loves for them to stay and just visit with him. The boys do his lawn and other lawns in our ward for free. He was just checking in.

Jackson's anxiety has been pretty high lately, waiting on that call.
He is always asking me what I need, what can he do for ME, what can he help ME with. Am I okay on money? How much do YOU need for rent, Mama? 
When he asks me to come get him after I say my personal prayers so that we can pray together... those moments are sacred. Having my boys kneel by my bed and pray with me... those are Celestial moments. Moments that are free. Moments that bring the very most comfort, peace and joy.

Every single day when I get home from work, Colton and Ja'Mari are seriously so excited to see me. How was work, Mama? Can I help you with anything, Mama? What's for dinner, Mama? 
I'm sorry for being so loud, Mama Heidi. Do you need me to do anything, Mama Heidi?
Some days I feel SO lucky to be a SINGLE mom! I don't have to share my time and attention and focus with anyone else! I get to learn from these boys, who I love more than anything. I am so blessed!

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