May 5, 2025 • 17 mins
In this soul-stirring Mother’s Day episode, Sherry invites single moms to pause and reflect on the power of moments—big and small-that shape motherhood. Inspired by her return to her alma mater 30 years after graduation (this time with her son in the car asking questions that matter), Sherry unpacks how time isn't just something we spend—it's something we invest.
Whether you're folding laundry, attending graduation ceremonies, or managing meltdowns, every moment carries meaning. This episode will encourage you to trade guilt for grace and embrace the sacred in your everyday.
✨ Expect:
- Real-talk reflections from Sherry’s personal journey
- Thought-provoking truths about how we spend time and energy
- A reminder that your presence is the most powerful present
- Mother’s Day encouragement for moms who feel unseen, overwhelmed, or behind
⏳ Because motherhood isn’t measured in milestones—it’s made in moments.
💖 This year, give yourself credit for showing up—again and again.
Listen now and be reminded: You’re not just making it through the day—you’re making a legacy.
It's a Single Mom Thing, Not the Single Thing That Stops You!
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to it's a Single Mom Thing, the show for
single moms by single moms.
This is Sherri, your host, andI am happy you are here today.
Remember it's a single momthing and not the single thing
that stops you.
What up, my ladies and solomamas.
Welcome back to another episodeof it's a Single Mom Thing,
(00:23):
where we strut through life withfierce faith, zero filter and
limitless love for our kids andeven ourselves.
So today we're not talking aboutthe size of the bouquet or if
breakfast in bed is even in theforecast this Mother's Day.
Spoiler alert cold toast, soggycereal and spilt orange juice
(00:45):
might be more like it.
Nope, today we are going deeper.
We are talking about the sacredcurrency of time, because
motherhood, it's not made in themilestones, it's made in the
moments, and how we spend thosemoments shapes the legacy our
children will one day walk in.
(01:05):
You see, this past weekend Ihad a full circle moment.
I watched my niece graduatefrom the University of Florida,
the same place I graduated, Idon't know how many years ago.
I know I don't look a day overfabulous, but as I sat there I
have to be honest.
That cap and gown flashbackswirling in my mind something
(01:29):
hit me hard.
Time flies like take yourbreath away fast, and not just
in the they grow up so quickkind of way, but in the what am
I doing with the moments I havenow, kind of way.
And ladies, listen, thatquestion it wasn't just for me,
it was for you too.
Because, if we're going to behonest, some days we're spending
(01:52):
time wisely and some days, onthe other occasion, we're
spending energy trying to justsurvive.
And with Mother's Day rightaround the corner, I want to
invite you into a powerfulmindset shift.
My little gift to you what ifevery ordinary moment was
actually sacred ground?
(02:12):
Think about that for a second.
Today I'm going to help youflip that script from the
survive in the chaos to creatingmoments of meaning, even if
life feels messy, even if yourco-parent is MIA, even if your
heart is tired and your sink isfull.
Because the truth is, you don'tneed perfect moments to create
(02:35):
powerful ones.
Moments are the currency of ameaningful life.
You ever blink and wonder howin the world you got here For me
.
I had that moment when I becamea single mom at the age of 36.
And then I had that same twitchin my eye moment this past
weekend just experienced it alittle differently.
(02:56):
One minute you're cramming forcollege finals.
Next minute you're cheering atyour niece's graduation with
your 21-year-old son next to youand realizing it's been too
many years since your own walkacross that same stage.
I was young, naive and ready totake on the world.
With a future so bright, Ineeded some sunglasses.
(03:18):
Time yeah, she's not playingthis.
I realized on my two-hour carride, reflecting on my own life,
adventures that looked waydifferently than when I crossed
that stage at my own graduationthe many moments that have
shaped my life, my viewpoint andeven my figure.
(03:39):
But here's the thing thatreally came to the forefront of
my mind this past weekend yourlife isn't measured in
milestones.
It's made up of moments the carride conversations, the late
night cuddles, boo-boo kisses,the lunch packing permission
slips, signing, never-endinglaundry folding, grind, bird and
(04:01):
bees conversations thatsometimes stung in more ways
than one.
These aren't just the chores,they are chapters, and too often
we let these sacred slices oflife slide by while we chase
something bigger, shinier ormore impressive.
Kind of like a lure at the endof a fishing pole, it sounds
(04:23):
like this I'll play with themafter I finish this, or we'll do
something fun.
Next weekend, when things slowdown, I'll really focus.
But mamas, listen.
Your child is living theirchildhood right now and you,
you're smack dab in the middleof your motherhood.
Take it from me if you wastethe moment, you might miss the
(04:47):
memory Priceless.
So let this be your gentlewake-up call.
Don't wait for the next bigthing.
Savor the small things.
They're the ones you'll wishyou could bottle up later as you
take them with you on youradventure when your own birds
fly the nest.
(05:07):
Psalms 90.12 says Teach us tonumber our days that we may gain
a heart of wisdom.
Said differently, teach us totreasure the moments so we don't
waste the miracle.
What you model, they multiply.
Ladies, here's a truth bombthat might hit you right in the
(05:28):
feels.
Your kids are watching you morethan they are listening to you
and while deep down inside youkind of know this girl, you
could preach purpose, grit andgratitude till you're blue in
the face.
But they're learning when theysee you live it out.
You pause to pray beforepanicking.
(05:48):
They notice you clean thekitchen with music blasting and
a little joy in your step, eventhough you're exhausted.
They're taking notes.
You cry, wipe your tears andstill get up the next morning
choosing grace over grudges.
That's some legacy levelmodeling.
Right there, they're watchingyour walk way more than your
(06:11):
words, and when they get older,they start asking questions
about the milestones that madeyou.
Let me tell you, nothing bringsthat truth home like driving
through a college campus withyour son while he's asking you
about your own college days,your life BC before him, the
(06:34):
moments that defined you, theones he's now trying to
understand.
So let me ask you are youshowing your kids how to just
get through life or how to liveit with grit, grace and, of
course, god?
Take a second and ask yourselfis the life I'm living right now
living me or am I living it?
Am I just going through themotions or making waves of
(06:54):
meaningful change?
Because here's what I know whenyou thrive, when you choose joy
, reclaim your faith and walk inyour worth, you're handing your
kids a front row seat toresilience in action.
That, my dear, is thedefinition of a true action hero
A single mom who lives out hertruth with courage, strength and
(07:16):
fierce faith, even in the faceof fear.
Now, that's something to marvelat.
You're showing them that lifedoesn't have to be perfect to be
powerful.
And this weekend I had to flipthat script with myself.
You see, when I walked acrossthat stage at my college
graduation a bazillion years ago, I thought by this age I'd have
(07:40):
it all figured out.
Yeah, I would have traveled theworld three times over, amassed
a small fortune, married andliving in a Pinterest worthy
home.
Instead, I returned to thatcampus this past weekend with a
hole in my family, making amodest wage, renting a shoebox
(08:01):
and single like a $1 bill.
But here's the real glow up.
My mess has become my messageand the mundane.
That's where the memories aremade.
It's in the everyday moments,the ones you know, that shape
you and mold your kids.
Those are far more valuablethan any valuables I can't take
(08:22):
with me when I'm gone.
My true worth I have learned.
It's what I leave behind for myson.
And no price tag can touch that.
Yeah, I was a single mom, butit wasn't the only thing about
me, it wasn't the thing thatstopped me from living with
purpose.
In fact, on the contrary, itwas his purpose, my son's
(08:44):
purpose, that became my purposeand that shaped me into who I am
now, even after my baby birdleft my home.
That, my dear, is the blueprintyour kids carry into adulthood.
That's how you raise rock stars, not just survivors.
That's how you leave a legacythat they can step into and
(09:06):
build from.
Proverbs 22, 6 says train up achild in the way they should go.
But, sis, if you're not goinganywhere, how will they know the
way?
The work you're doing right now, your healing, your growth,
your faith walk.
It's not selfish, it's strategyand it's the most powerful gift
(09:27):
you could ever give your kids.
So now that we've uncovered thetruth that what you model, they
multiply, let's talk about howto actually build those moments
that matter, because it's notabout having more time, it's
about being more intentionalwith the time.
You already have Moments thatmatter because time doesn't
(09:49):
pause.
You don't need a fancy vacationor a picture-perfect day to
make moments matter.
You just need some presents.
Not presents, presents.
It's those five minutes in thecar where you ask what's the
best part of your day?
It's making pancakes for dinner.
The car where you ask what'sthe best part of your day?
It's making pancakes for dinnerand letting them choose the
toppings.
(10:09):
It's listening, reallylistening, when they want to
talk about Minecraft, middleschool drama or why the moon
looks weird tonight.
These are the seeds that growconnection.
And here's the thing, ladies wedon't get to control how much
time we have, but we do get tocontrol how much meaning we pack
into the moments we're given.
(10:29):
Time it isn't a guarantee, it'sa gift, and when you spend it
on your kids with intention, notjust perfection, you're
investing in their emotionalbank account.
They may not remembereverything you say, but they
will remember how you made themfeel.
And, on the off chance thatthey happen to remember what you
(10:50):
say, what message do you wantthem to have on repeat?
So here's your gentle nudgeStop waiting for the right time
to show up.
Start showing up right now,even if it's messy, imperfect or
unexpected.
Psalms 90.12 says teach us tonumber our days that we may gain
(11:12):
a heart of wisdom.
And wisdom says don't wastewhat you can't get back.
So today, create a moment, justone, a simple touch point that
says I see you, I love moment,just one, a simple touch point
that says I see you, I love you.
I'm here this upcoming Mother'sDay.
Remind yourself I don't needperfect timing, just present
(11:32):
time.
Healing isn't just for you, it'sfor the whole house.
Ladies, this one's big youready for it?
You see the work you're doingon yourself right now.
Your healing, your forgiveness,your faith, walk isn't just
changing your life, it'sshifting the entire atmosphere
(11:53):
of your home, because unhealedhurt it echoes, but healing it
ripples your willingness to getreal about your struggles, your
strength to walk through thepain and your determination to
rise.
Anyway, that's generationalimpact in motion.
And here's the wild part yourkids don't need a perfect mom,
(12:17):
they need a present one, andwe've talked about this before.
You need to see a mom who falls, gets back up, prays it through
and shows up again.
So let's shift this idea thathealing is just something we do
in private.
Let your healing be the holyground your kids walk on.
Let your faith become theframework for how they process
(12:38):
disappointment.
Let your honesty become theinvitation for them to talk
about hard things.
Maybe, just maybe healing lookslike a family dinner again.
Maybe it's a journal they writein next to you.
Maybe it's reading one Bibleverse together before bed.
Whatever it is, healing becomesa homework assignment for the
(13:02):
whole house.
Can you say mic drop.
Isaiah 61, 3 says beauty forashes, the oil of joy for
mourning, and a garment ofpraise instead of a spirit of
despair, of praise instead of aspirit of despair.
God is doing a new thing in you, but, make no mistake, he's
(13:28):
doing it through you too.
Here's my mom moment for you.
Remember when I heal, my wholehouse heals with me.
So as I close, I want to remindyou you're not just surviving
the season.
You are setting the stage forsomething stronger, deeper and
way more meaningful.
You are choosing peace overpettiness, building bridges with
boundaries, building strengthwrapped in grace, and healing a
(13:50):
way that touches your wholehousehold, two generations at a
time.
You're raising rock stars, notjust kids who make it through,
but young adults who carry thelegacy of your faith, your
resilience and your love.
And mama, when they walk acrossthat graduation stage one day,
whether it's pre-K, high schoolor college, know this they won't
(14:14):
just be carrying a diploma.
They'll be carrying yourprayers, your presence, your
perseverance.
They'll be walking in theshadow of your sacrifices and
the strength of your example.
They may not remember everydetail, but they will remember
how you showed up, how you keptit going, how you love them
(14:34):
fiercely and faithfully.
And that, my friend, is whatraising rock stars looks like.
So here's your finalencouragement I want you to take
this action step and write thisphrase yes, you guessed it in
your Thriving 25 journal, or sayit out loud, even every day
this week I'm not raisingsurvivors, I'm raising rock
(14:57):
stars, and healing starts withme.
Let that be the rhythm of yourweek.
I'm not raising survivors, I'mraising rock stars, and healing
starts with me.
Let that be the rhythm of yourweek.
And hey, if this podcaststirred something in you,
screenshot it and tag it at it'ssingle mom thing on social and
tell us your one biggesttakeaway.
Better yet, share it withanother mama who needs this kind
of encouragement in her earbuds.
(15:18):
And before we go, I've gotsomething special for you Total
bonus moment right here.
I want to leave you with a wordof life straight from one of
our IRCS high school students,one of the many who visited
Shepherd's Village on theirmission trip.
Listen closely as they speak,scripture over your week
reminding you that your life isstill being written by the
(15:41):
author who holds it all together.
Speaker 2 (15:45):
Hello, I'm Val and my verse is James 1.12.
Blessed is the one whopreserves under trial, because,
having stood the test, thatperson will receive the crown of
life that the Lord has promisedto those who love him.
This verse means a lot to mebecause it reminds me that
staying strong through hardtimes has a purpose and God sees
(16:07):
my struggles.
And it gives me hope thatthere's a reward for keeping my
faith in him.
And that verse has stuck withme for a very long time because
I've gone through a lot ofthings at home and every time
God has such a huge like I havethis idea, like this dream, and
when I finally get that dreamand it becomes reality, it's
(16:30):
like 10 times better than I evenexpected.
So it just it always gets meexcited because I know if I have
a goal, it's going to be 10times better when I reach it,
because God has a completelydifferent plan I can't even
fathom thinking of right now orhave any idea what it's like.
Speaker 1 (16:47):
That's your soul.
Boost, mama, let it wash overyou, let it lead you.
You're not just doing the work,you're doing the legacy.
Until next time, keep walkingin purpose, keep parenting in
power and never forget you weremade to thrive, not just survive
.
Have a wonderful week and amagnificent Mother's Day.
(17:09):
Thanks for listening to it's aSingle Mom Thing.
I hope you enjoyed our timetogether.
If you have more questions onhow to have a relationship with
Jesus or need prayer, visit usat wwwshepherdsvillagecom.
Backslash prayer.
For more information andresources, check out our show
notes.
Welcome to it's a Single Mom Thing, the show for
single moms by single moms.
This is Sherri, your host, andI am happy you are here today.
Remember it's a single momthing and not the single thing
that stops you.
What up, my ladies and solomamas.
Welcome back to another episodeof it's a Single Mom Thing,
(00:23):
where we strut through life withfierce faith, zero filter and
limitless love for our kids andeven ourselves.
So today we're not talking aboutthe size of the bouquet or if
breakfast in bed is even in theforecast this Mother's Day.
Spoiler alert cold toast, soggycereal and spilt orange juice
(00:45):
might be more like it.
Nope, today we are going deeper.
We are talking about the sacredcurrency of time, because
motherhood, it's not made in themilestones, it's made in the
moments, and how we spend thosemoments shapes the legacy our
children will one day walk in.
(01:05):
You see, this past weekend Ihad a full circle moment.
I watched my niece graduatefrom the University of Florida,
the same place I graduated, Idon't know how many years ago.
I know I don't look a day overfabulous, but as I sat there I
have to be honest.
That cap and gown flashbackswirling in my mind something
(01:29):
hit me hard.
Time flies like take yourbreath away fast, and not just
in the they grow up so quickkind of way, but in the what am
I doing with the moments I havenow, kind of way.
And ladies, listen, thatquestion it wasn't just for me,
it was for you too.
Because, if we're going to behonest, some days we're spending
(01:52):
time wisely and some days, onthe other occasion, we're
spending energy trying to justsurvive.
And with Mother's Day rightaround the corner, I want to
invite you into a powerfulmindset shift.
My little gift to you what ifevery ordinary moment was
actually sacred ground?
(02:12):
Think about that for a second.
Today I'm going to help youflip that script from the
survive in the chaos to creatingmoments of meaning, even if
life feels messy, even if yourco-parent is MIA, even if your
heart is tired and your sink isfull.
Because the truth is, you don'tneed perfect moments to create
(02:35):
powerful ones.
Moments are the currency of ameaningful life.
You ever blink and wonder howin the world you got here For me
.
I had that moment when I becamea single mom at the age of 36.
And then I had that same twitchin my eye moment this past
weekend just experienced it alittle differently.
(02:56):
One minute you're cramming forcollege finals.
Next minute you're cheering atyour niece's graduation with
your 21-year-old son next to youand realizing it's been too
many years since your own walkacross that same stage.
I was young, naive and ready totake on the world.
With a future so bright, Ineeded some sunglasses.
(03:18):
Time yeah, she's not playingthis.
I realized on my two-hour carride, reflecting on my own life,
adventures that looked waydifferently than when I crossed
that stage at my own graduationthe many moments that have
shaped my life, my viewpoint andeven my figure.
(03:39):
But here's the thing thatreally came to the forefront of
my mind this past weekend yourlife isn't measured in
milestones.
It's made up of moments the carride conversations, the late
night cuddles, boo-boo kisses,the lunch packing permission
slips, signing, never-endinglaundry folding, grind, bird and
(04:01):
bees conversations thatsometimes stung in more ways
than one.
These aren't just the chores,they are chapters, and too often
we let these sacred slices oflife slide by while we chase
something bigger, shinier ormore impressive.
Kind of like a lure at the endof a fishing pole, it sounds
(04:23):
like this I'll play with themafter I finish this, or we'll do
something fun.
Next weekend, when things slowdown, I'll really focus.
But mamas, listen.
Your child is living theirchildhood right now and you,
you're smack dab in the middleof your motherhood.
Take it from me if you wastethe moment, you might miss the
(04:47):
memory Priceless.
So let this be your gentlewake-up call.
Don't wait for the next bigthing.
Savor the small things.
They're the ones you'll wishyou could bottle up later as you
take them with you on youradventure when your own birds
fly the nest.
(05:07):
Psalms 90.12 says Teach us tonumber our days that we may gain
a heart of wisdom.
Said differently, teach us totreasure the moments so we don't
waste the miracle.
What you model, they multiply.
Ladies, here's a truth bombthat might hit you right in the
(05:28):
feels.
Your kids are watching you morethan they are listening to you
and while deep down inside youkind of know this girl, you
could preach purpose, grit andgratitude till you're blue in
the face.
But they're learning when theysee you live it out.
You pause to pray beforepanicking.
(05:48):
They notice you clean thekitchen with music blasting and
a little joy in your step, eventhough you're exhausted.
They're taking notes.
You cry, wipe your tears andstill get up the next morning
choosing grace over grudges.
That's some legacy levelmodeling.
Right there, they're watchingyour walk way more than your
(06:11):
words, and when they get older,they start asking questions
about the milestones that madeyou.
Let me tell you, nothing bringsthat truth home like driving
through a college campus withyour son while he's asking you
about your own college days,your life BC before him, the
(06:34):
moments that defined you, theones he's now trying to
understand.
So let me ask you are youshowing your kids how to just
get through life or how to liveit with grit, grace and, of
course, god?
Take a second and ask yourselfis the life I'm living right now
living me or am I living it?
Am I just going through themotions or making waves of
(06:54):
meaningful change?
Because here's what I know whenyou thrive, when you choose joy
, reclaim your faith and walk inyour worth, you're handing your
kids a front row seat toresilience in action.
That, my dear, is thedefinition of a true action hero
A single mom who lives out hertruth with courage, strength and
(07:16):
fierce faith, even in the faceof fear.
Now, that's something to marvelat.
You're showing them that lifedoesn't have to be perfect to be
powerful.
And this weekend I had to flipthat script with myself.
You see, when I walked acrossthat stage at my college
graduation a bazillion years ago, I thought by this age I'd have
(07:40):
it all figured out.
Yeah, I would have traveled theworld three times over, amassed
a small fortune, married andliving in a Pinterest worthy
home.
Instead, I returned to thatcampus this past weekend with a
hole in my family, making amodest wage, renting a shoebox
(08:01):
and single like a $1 bill.
But here's the real glow up.
My mess has become my messageand the mundane.
That's where the memories aremade.
It's in the everyday moments,the ones you know, that shape
you and mold your kids.
Those are far more valuablethan any valuables I can't take
(08:22):
with me when I'm gone.
My true worth I have learned.
It's what I leave behind for myson.
And no price tag can touch that.
Yeah, I was a single mom, butit wasn't the only thing about
me, it wasn't the thing thatstopped me from living with
purpose.
In fact, on the contrary, itwas his purpose, my son's
(08:44):
purpose, that became my purposeand that shaped me into who I am
now, even after my baby birdleft my home.
That, my dear, is the blueprintyour kids carry into adulthood.
That's how you raise rock stars, not just survivors.
That's how you leave a legacythat they can step into and
(09:06):
build from.
Proverbs 22, 6 says train up achild in the way they should go.
But, sis, if you're not goinganywhere, how will they know the
way?
The work you're doing right now, your healing, your growth,
your faith walk.
It's not selfish, it's strategyand it's the most powerful gift
(09:27):
you could ever give your kids.
So now that we've uncovered thetruth that what you model, they
multiply, let's talk about howto actually build those moments
that matter, because it's notabout having more time, it's
about being more intentionalwith the time.
You already have Moments thatmatter because time doesn't
(09:49):
pause.
You don't need a fancy vacationor a picture-perfect day to
make moments matter.
You just need some presents.
Not presents, presents.
It's those five minutes in thecar where you ask what's the
best part of your day?
It's making pancakes for dinner.
The car where you ask what'sthe best part of your day?
It's making pancakes for dinnerand letting them choose the
toppings.
(10:09):
It's listening, reallylistening, when they want to
talk about Minecraft, middleschool drama or why the moon
looks weird tonight.
These are the seeds that growconnection.
And here's the thing, ladies wedon't get to control how much
time we have, but we do get tocontrol how much meaning we pack
into the moments we're given.
(10:29):
Time it isn't a guarantee, it'sa gift, and when you spend it
on your kids with intention, notjust perfection, you're
investing in their emotionalbank account.
They may not remembereverything you say, but they
will remember how you made themfeel.
And, on the off chance thatthey happen to remember what you
(10:50):
say, what message do you wantthem to have on repeat?
So here's your gentle nudgeStop waiting for the right time
to show up.
Start showing up right now,even if it's messy, imperfect or
unexpected.
Psalms 90.12 says teach us tonumber our days that we may gain
(11:12):
a heart of wisdom.
And wisdom says don't wastewhat you can't get back.
So today, create a moment, justone, a simple touch point that
says I see you, I love moment,just one, a simple touch point
that says I see you, I love you.
I'm here this upcoming Mother'sDay.
Remind yourself I don't needperfect timing, just present
(11:32):
time.
Healing isn't just for you, it'sfor the whole house.
Ladies, this one's big youready for it?
You see the work you're doingon yourself right now.
Your healing, your forgiveness,your faith, walk isn't just
changing your life, it'sshifting the entire atmosphere
(11:53):
of your home, because unhealedhurt it echoes, but healing it
ripples your willingness to getreal about your struggles, your
strength to walk through thepain and your determination to
rise.
Anyway, that's generationalimpact in motion.
And here's the wild part yourkids don't need a perfect mom,
(12:17):
they need a present one, andwe've talked about this before.
You need to see a mom who falls, gets back up, prays it through
and shows up again.
So let's shift this idea thathealing is just something we do
in private.
Let your healing be the holyground your kids walk on.
Let your faith become theframework for how they process
(12:38):
disappointment.
Let your honesty become theinvitation for them to talk
about hard things.
Maybe, just maybe healing lookslike a family dinner again.
Maybe it's a journal they writein next to you.
Maybe it's reading one Bibleverse together before bed.
Whatever it is, healing becomesa homework assignment for the
(13:02):
whole house.
Can you say mic drop.
Isaiah 61, 3 says beauty forashes, the oil of joy for
mourning, and a garment ofpraise instead of a spirit of
despair, of praise instead of aspirit of despair.
God is doing a new thing in you, but, make no mistake, he's
(13:28):
doing it through you too.
Here's my mom moment for you.
Remember when I heal, my wholehouse heals with me.
So as I close, I want to remindyou you're not just surviving
the season.
You are setting the stage forsomething stronger, deeper and
way more meaningful.
You are choosing peace overpettiness, building bridges with
boundaries, building strengthwrapped in grace, and healing a
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way that touches your wholehousehold, two generations at a
time.
You're raising rock stars, notjust kids who make it through,
but young adults who carry thelegacy of your faith, your
resilience and your love.
And mama, when they walk acrossthat graduation stage one day,
whether it's pre-K, high schoolor college, know this they won't
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just be carrying a diploma.
They'll be carrying yourprayers, your presence, your
perseverance.
They'll be walking in theshadow of your sacrifices and
the strength of your example.
They may not remember everydetail, but they will remember
how you showed up, how you keptit going, how you love them
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fiercely and faithfully.
And that, my friend, is whatraising rock stars looks like.
So here's your finalencouragement I want you to take
this action step and write thisphrase yes, you guessed it in
your Thriving 25 journal, or sayit out loud, even every day
this week I'm not raisingsurvivors, I'm raising rock
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stars, and healing starts withme.
Let that be the rhythm of yourweek.
I'm not raising survivors, I'mraising rock stars, and healing
starts with me.
Let that be the rhythm of yourweek.
And hey, if this podcaststirred something in you,
screenshot it and tag it at it'ssingle mom thing on social and
tell us your one biggesttakeaway.
Better yet, share it withanother mama who needs this kind
of encouragement in her earbuds.
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And before we go, I've gotsomething special for you Total
bonus moment right here.
I want to leave you with a wordof life straight from one of
our IRCS high school students,one of the many who visited
Shepherd's Village on theirmission trip.
Listen closely as they speak,scripture over your week
reminding you that your life isstill being written by the
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author who holds it all together.
Speaker 2 (15:45):
Hello, I'm Val and my verse is James 1.12.
Blessed is the one whopreserves under trial, because,
having stood the test, thatperson will receive the crown of
life that the Lord has promisedto those who love him.
This verse means a lot to mebecause it reminds me that
staying strong through hardtimes has a purpose and God sees
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my struggles.
And it gives me hope thatthere's a reward for keeping my
faith in him.
And that verse has stuck withme for a very long time because
I've gone through a lot ofthings at home and every time
God has such a huge like I havethis idea, like this dream, and
when I finally get that dreamand it becomes reality, it's
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like 10 times better than I evenexpected.
So it just it always gets meexcited because I know if I have
a goal, it's going to be 10times better when I reach it,
because God has a completelydifferent plan I can't even
fathom thinking of right now orhave any idea what it's like.
Speaker 1 (16:47):
That's your soul.
Boost, mama, let it wash overyou, let it lead you.
You're not just doing the work,you're doing the legacy.
Until next time, keep walkingin purpose, keep parenting in
power and never forget you weremade to thrive, not just survive
.
Have a wonderful week and amagnificent Mother's Day.
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Thanks for listening to it's aSingle Mom Thing.
I hope you enjoyed our timetogether.
If you have more questions onhow to have a relationship with
Jesus or need prayer, visit usat wwwshepherdsvillagecom.
Backslash prayer.
For more information andresources, check out our show
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