Help For the Single Motherby Angel Lynn Diamond | More from this Blogger 19 May 2009 03:44 PM The costs of raising our precious children are staggering. Over the years it has increased a great deal and this will only become more monumental in the years ahead. A two-income parent family is almost a necessity these days for most families. The two-parent family that has only one parent working outside the home is rare these days. You will usually find the other parent doing something anyway from home to contribute in some financial aspect when this is the case. You can then imagine how difficult it is to survive on one income as most single parents do. You will find that because of this there are certain organizations that are willing to help the single parent, especially the single mother. Just recently there was an ad in my local newspaper that touched my heart. A local area church was donating their services to give free oil changes to single mothers. It is so good to know that there are people out there who understand the challenges of being a single parent even though they, themselves, are not a single parent. Unfortunately, I had just had an oil change on my vehicle the week before or I would have graciously accepted their services. The burden, not only financially but emotionally as well, is much greater for a single parent trying to raise their family on limited income and time. To offer services such as these is a godsend for the struggling parent having to burn the candle at both ends. It is so encouraging to the single parent when someone lightens their burden even just a wee bit. To them it might mean an extra couple of hours of sleep, a few more groceries in their house, or one less bill to worry about, which are rare treats for the single parent. It is good to know that blessings are all around us and we can be thankful for the kindness of others. Angel Lynn writes in weight loss, single parenting, and health. Learn more about Angel Lynn Diamond  I am a mom to my precious one and only, a nurse in a heartwarming adult living facility, and a freelance writer. Relevantsingle parenting tags User Comments EmilyEden75 (18) 27 May 2009 10:09 AMThe oil change offer from your local church is heart warming. I am in the process of leaving my full-time job at the moment - as it left me no better off than when I worked 3 days a week as a waitress!! I always knew that money would be tight when I became a single parent, but I'm dumbstruck by the fact that things didn't get any better when I started working 40 hours a week for a decent salary. A family member giving me a helping hand from time to time and your reminder of mans humanity to man means the world! http://emilyeden75.blogspot.com/ Discuss this article
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