I am a 40-something (ouch!) year old single mom of two children, John Richard and Maggie. They are the loves of my life and are my inspiration everyday! I was raised in NC and attended NC State University. I now live in West Palm Beach, FL with my kids.
After 15 years of marriage, I was faced with divorce. It is a long story and still a little painful so I will save most of those details for you to read in my book I am writing. LOL! Picking up the pieces after a failed marriage is overwhelming, painful, fearful and emotional at times. And some days you feel all those all at once! Trying to keep a “normal” life for my kids can add to these. But we are not just surviving anymore, but thriving through it all! Some days are certainly more challenging and harder than others but my golden rule is to find gratitude in each day and having this attitude seems to keep me up-right most of the time!
With the aftermath of the divorce, it forced me to look for employment after 15 years of being a stay at home wife and mom. It was not a really great time to be thrown in the workforce and market looking for a career! But I was fortunate to find part-time employment at my children’s school as an aftercare provider. Working with my “little rocket ships”; as they called themselves became such a blessing and another purpose to my life. Unfortunately, I was laid off due to budget cuts. But I was later offered by the school a substitute teacher position, primarily Pre-K 3 – 3rd grade. I hate to admit it, but I am not cut out for teaching and working with upper grades, especially middle school aged children.
With another unforeseen situation thrown at me this month from the ex, I was once again forced to think out of the box on how I could bring in an income for my family. So I am painting again! This passion since childhood has led me to my new business and adventure. Please take a moment and read my bio on my business. Thanks!
As you know, life is full of ups and downs. Even though I enjoy the ups a heck of lot more, I am grateful for the downs. These have allowed me to grow, take risk, explore, reflect, reconnect and appreciate so much more in my life…people and things! Gratitude is a beautiful word and the meaning is my purpose in life. I am grateful for a new life – a new beginning – a new journey and by the way….I am writing my own happy ending! Enjoy yours!
