When I first heard that the COV-19 was in my state, my first worry was not about myself getting sick. In fact, it still has not been a thought even as cases are popping up minutes from where I live. My first thought was: How will I survive this? As single mothers our worries and fears during this time isn't just on COV-19. In fact, we do not have the time to even try to worry about what the virus can do to us personally. We are just trying to get through every day on our own even more than what we already did before. I have been a single mother since Day 1. By now I am obviously used to completing homework assignments, running the home on my own, and financially taking care of everything while being semi-sleep deprived. But preparing for a pandemic and living it is an entire different baseball game. COV-19 has caused us single-parents to be pushed over the edge. Any sort of break we had before, which was already not enough, is now nonexistent. The worry of providing on one income is even now prevalent. Working from home while also making sure your child(ren) is learning how to read and write so they do not fall behind at their young age isn't even the icing on top of the cake. Most of all, it is not resting. Ever. The stress, pressure, and most of all sleeplessness is overtaking me. Don't get me wrong, we single mommas are strong. We can take more than anyone we know. But there is a limit. COV-19 has pushed us strong single mommas to hit their breaking point. How do I continue to work my job during the night as the sole provider, while making sure my child learns how to read and add, and enjoy her time being home, and not sleeping more than a few hours a day.... for weeks on end while completely on my own? Honestly, I have no idea. I wish I could give you a clear-cut answer that will ease our burdens. But what I can tell you that even though you feel alone, you aren't. Despite this very difficult time, God wants to talk to us through His word. He wants to not only ease your burdens, but comfort you through this rough time. Deuteronomy 31:8 says, "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Allow yourself to cry, and freak out, scream, whatever you need to do, but make sure you do it in His presence. He cares for you and understands you. He sees and feels our tears, our anger, our despair. He has not forgotten you. I can assure you of that! In the meantime, here are a few other things I want you to be okay with:
. . . thinking of you during this time . . . Melissa |
AuthorMelissa Brown is a strong momma who lives in Wapakoneta, Ohio. She enjoys spending time with her daughter, Zoey, and taking long naps. Posts
May 2024
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