Great post CT. I was sitting here on Christmas Eve night reflecting on how things have changed over the last 3 years. Thank goodness I have my parents,sister and her family to be such a good support. It still doesn't make it any easier to play Santa alone. I am still convinced that after the kids go to be on Christmas eve could very be the lonliest time of the entire year. I never thought I would be the single mom that was playing Santa alone on Christmas.

As I was praying at the Christmas eve candle light service, I was thanking God for the opportunities that have been placed in my path over the past couple of year. Going to college was the best thing I could have ever done for me and the girls. I have had so many opportunites opened to me over the past 2 year. Financially, I am better off then I was before. My business continues to grow, as that is one thing the economy cant control is how fast a persons hair will grow... I am can honestly say that I am content.

Some things havent changed and probably never will. I still answer questions from the girls as to why thier dad doesn't call or visit (its been well of a year now since they have heard from him) and I still deal with haphazard child support payments, yet we still manage. I still don't say anything ugly to the girls about their dad. I am constantly reassuring them that its not their fault and he still loves them. I am constantly praying that I make the right decisions regarding how I am raising them and that they turn out "ok".

I will be divorced 4 years this year, and every year seems to get a bit easier, I get more accomplished then I thought was possible, and the girls are growing like weeds and amazing me every day. I am excited for what the next year brings. I am so thankful for what DCS has offered me over the years. Although I am not as active as I was a couple of years ago, it still holds a very special place in my heart. Happy anniversary DCS.

Happy New year!