Mr. Clean spent this past week in Indianapolis checking in with the "mothership" (aka - Corporate Headquarters).  Before he left I stocked the pantry, the fridge and the schedule.  We had a full week of dear, dear friends and school.  Two weeks worth so we can take next week off to enjoy the Thanksgiving week without missing a beat.  I had planned to keep busy.

Yet, I was still lonely and quite alone.  After the fun outings I still came home to an empty house and the life of a single mom for the week.  Being a homeschooler means you are a parent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  No breaks this week (except for a trip to the dentist for a replacement filling... ugh!) and no one to tag team with.  Mr. Clean is a huge help in my daily doings and is never one to refuse me when I need a sanity break.  When he is in the Commonwealth.

I have been prayed for all week by faithful and loving friends, checked in on and have had many offers for anything I may need.  In spite of all of that, my heart has been heavy and my spirits down at times and my voice way too loud in the direction of my kids.  But there is a very big light at the end of my tunnel powered by a 747 landing on a Pennsylvania runway.

What about those ladies in need who do not have the light at the end of that tunnel?  Single or widowed moms with no support or community.  Homeschoolers or not, the job of child rearing alone is a tough one.  So pray for someone you may know who is in need of a little support and find a way to offer it!