Today is the 3 year anniversary of my daughter’s acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord of her life.  Wow…what a difference 3 years make. Often, when prior year pictures pop up it amazes me how much she’s changed.  Sometimes the reflections of the harder parts of our lives that have had a toll on her cause me to feel guilt as I consider the long term effects my choices for us may have on her.

What brings me some comfort is the hope that our village will continue to transform to support us as we continue to move forward. I know the world has discounted the wisdom of grandma, church mothers and teachers. I still believe it takes all of these and so much more to shape the future of the young girls coming along. I have purposed to keep “senior saints” in our lives to keep us balanced and to get a pice of the life treasures these precious jewels possess. As a single mother trying to navigate in the world today, seeking wisdom means seeking a tribe with folks of all ages, races and walks to aid us in victorious living.  I will not be deceived into thinking I can go it alone.  I am comfortable with other’s input and I pray for guidance to know what to do with what I receive.  I will be the first to admit that I cannot nor do I want to parent alone. Many things have changed but my view is still the same-  It truly takes a village to raise a child!!