A Renewed Respect

Some of you know that Scott's hours have been less than desirable as of late. (He's been working nights going on three weeks now.) This schedule hasn't been easy on anyone: he works wicked long hours/ days (30+ hours of OT the first week!); Leah is lucky if she sees him for 15 minutes; and I'm trying to maintain my sanity by the end of the day. Still I know that this schedule is only temporary. There is an end to all this.

Which brings me to the point of this post: I have always (well, more so since becoming a mom since I really had no clue before that) respected "single" moms, but I now have a renewed respect for them. (I use "single" to refer to not only those who aren't married, but those whose husbands aren't around much to help out, whether that's because of a deployment or a busy travel schedule for work.) Honestly, I admire how they can stay "on" each day for hours on end. How they can provide for and maintain their household. How they can keep themselves together (perhaps out of sheer necessity) when they feel like falling apart.

For all those ladies, I admire your resolve, determination, and the fierce love you must have for your children (and husbands) that motivates you each day. You are an inspiration to moms everywhere.