Cover 1
Title Page 3
Copyright Page 4
Endorsement 5
Dedication 6
Acknowledgments 9
1. A Welcoming Hug 11
2. The Single-Parent Tightrope 16
3. Roll Away the Stone 21
4. Dinner Guests and Angels 25
5. Unrealistic Expectations 29
6. The True Haven 33
7. What about Loneliness? 36
8. Roses with Thorns 40
9. A Morning Walk 43
10. Embracing the Abundant Life 47
11. With Open Eyes 52
12. Sweet Fantasy 56
13. Guilt—An Unwelcome Companion 60
14. Guilt and the Normal Mom 64
15. Guilt and Long Summers 69
16. Forgiving Others 73
17. Forgiving Ourselves 77
18. Analyze and Adjust 81
19. Celebrate with Joy 85
20. Take Care of Your Health 90
21. Keep Your Children Talking 93
22. Choose Your Battles 98
23. Their Questions Matter 102
24. Gracious Words 105
25. Guiding Teens through Sexual Waters 108
26. No Later Regrets 112
27. Meet Their Dates 117
28. Battling the Bills 121
29. Be Financially Resolute 124
30. A Bare-Bones Christmas 128
31. Save Now for Retirement 131
32. Trust God for the Impossible 134
33. Angel Maids and Major Purchases 138
34. Confident Car Buying 143
35. Housing Decisions 148
36. Pondering Parental Goals 152
37. Peer Pressure 156
38. Consequences and Other Joys 160
39. Discipline, Not Abuse 165
40. The Impossible Task 170
41. When the Kids Fight 175
42. Understanding the Battles 180
43. An Attitude of Gratitude 185
44. Surprising Encouragement 190
45. Help Comes from Many Sources 194
46. Many Opportunities 199
47. An Old Woman’s Lesson 204
48. Accepting the Empty Nest 209
49. Ignoring the Crowd 214
50. Many Faces of Courage 218
51. Forward in Faith 223
52. Embracing the Future 227
About the Author 235
Back Ads 236
Back Cover 239