November 21, 2017
My Son Didn't Have The Newest Toys, He Had Me

Dr. Laura:

My journey as a single mom began when I was 21.  I attempted the college-by-day, working-by-night schedule in order that I could eventually make more money to provide a good life for my son.  Deep down, I knew this was wrong, yet I ignored it and "soldiered" on.  Then I found you on the radio.  After listening for a short while, I quit school, found a part-time job with flexible hours that would match my son's school schedule, and found a cheap place to live.

My son never had the latest Nintendo machine.  He never had whatever the newest toy was back then.  He never had the newest clothes, but he had clothes nonetheless.  Sometimes, he didn't have any Christmas presents from me...

BUT, he had a mom who drove him to and from school every day.  He had a mom who welcomed his friends to come and hang out at our house.  He had a mom who had Dr. Laura.  And because of that, he had a mom who never dated.  And because of THAT, he knew that he was important and he knew that he was loved.  

There were several people I knew back then who were appalled that I would choose a flexible schedule over a better paycheck.  My life while I was "poor" provided me with some of the most wonderful memories I have.  Thanks for being there as a mother figure these last 23 years.  

This year, I married a wonderful man, who I'd known for several years from church.  We are a great match.  My son is now a grown married man of 27, and next year, I'll be a grandma with a grandpa at my side.  Then there will be MORE wonderful memories we get to make.  


Shannon




Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM