Snow Jam 2014 Lessons for Single Moms

If you’ve watched the news, you know about SnowJam2014 or Snowmaggedon here in Atlanta, GA ,where a thick sheet of ice covered the roads. I was one of the fortunate people who made it home before all the chaos started so I’m thankful. Unfortunately my sister, nephews, and brothers were stuck in the gridlock for 10+ hours. It was scary knowing they were out there so with much prayer, communication, and heroic action, they got home safely.

I learned a few lessons from this ordeal that will stay in my mind from now on that I’ll pass on to you. In the name of safety always make sure you have:

·         A full tank of gas

·         An emergency kit (blankets, water, snacks, jumper cables)

·         A car charger

·         Extra clothes/walking shoes

·         Use your own judgment and intuition to do what is right for you

This event reminds me of the journey of single motherhood. Sometimes we get caught off guard and get stuck in situations that seem impossible to get out of. At times it feels like we are all alone even though there are thousands of people around us.

Occasionally we encounter compassionate people who are willing to give a helping hand. We sometimes feel like life is at a standstill with nowhere to turn. But eventually things get moving again and even better than that a hero appears to rescue us or at least show us the way out.

This winter event is finally over, the roads are passable again, and things are almost back to normal.Your life, like a winter event that’s finally over, will get back to normal after a storm. How you live your life from that moment forward is up to you.