Tomorrow, the nation will observe Father’s Day – a time where sons and daughters lavish dear old dad with greeting cards, gift cards, ties, breakfast in bed, dinner and lots of hugs and kisses. So how do you, the “Solo Mommy”, handle this day when your children’s father is not around?
The first thing that you don’t do is try to hide this day of celebration. Children are well aware that June 16th is Father’s Day and that it’s fast approaching. If they are in elementary school, for example, they probably worked on a project of making a card or craft. On top of that, TV ads and articles in newspapers and magazines about the celebration are in full swing. So, they can’t get around it and neither can you.
The responsible thing to do is to just let the day play out and be there for your children if they ask questions. If there is a special male figure in their life, you all can collectively work on a card or take him out for breakfast, brunch or dinner in recognition of being a positive male person in their life.
So remember, there’s no need to feel sad, disregard the day or complain about it. I encourage you to celebrate a dad who you know who is there for his children and keep the ones in prayer who have selected to be absent. And last, remember that Our Heavenly Father, God, loves us with an unshakable agape love and has our solo mommy families covered.
Until the next time I write... I'm just living the solo mommy life.
Love you!
Feona Sharhran Huff
Saturday, June 16, 2012
What Will You Do on Father’s Day?!
Tomorrow, the nation will observe Father’s Day – a time where sons and daughters lavish dear old dad with greeting cards, gift cards, ties, breakfast in bed, dinner and lots of hugs and kisses. So how do you, the “Solo Mommy”, handle this day when your children’s father is not around?
The first thing that you don’t do is try to hide this day of celebration. Children are well aware that June 16th is Father’s Day and that it’s fast approaching. If they are in elementary school, for example, they probably worked on a project of making a card or craft. On top of that, TV ads and articles in newspapers and magazines about the celebration are in full swing. So, they can’t get around it and neither can you.
The responsible thing to do is to just let the day play out and be there for your children if they ask questions. If there is a special male figure in their life, you all can collectively work on a card or take him out for breakfast, brunch or dinner in recognition of being a positive male person in their life.
So remember, there’s no need to feel sad, disregard the day or complain about it. I encourage you to celebrate a dad who you know who is there for his children and keep the ones in prayer who have selected to be absent. And last, remember that Our Heavenly Father, God, loves us with an unshakable agape love and has our solo mommy families covered.
Until the next time I write... I'm just living the solo mommy life.
Love you!
Feona Sharhran Huff
Monday, June 11, 2012
Motivational Messages from THIS Man (Be the Change You Want to See)
“Be the change you want to see. You're unique dear solo mommy! You have something that no one else possesses. So do not loose sight of things because of seemingly setbacks and disappointing times. Stay focused, embrace who you are and work towards that person you've always wanted to be. With a positive mindset, you can make the impossibilities most certainly possible". ~Mantse, CEO Rokat Concepts Inc, Accra-Ghana
Richard Ohene Twum, also known as Mantse Bixy DeShyne(The Shine), was born and raised in Accra (the capital city of Ghana located in West Africa). He is a musician, graphic designer, editor, events manager and philanthropist. His goal is to touch and change lives as was as to support the less privileged and awaken shuttered dreams to make them a reality.
Each week, Mantse will offer a few words of light and hope to the readers of this site. While it is important for women to lift each other up with words of encouragement, Solo Mommy Magazine thought it was equally as important to receive this from men who support a single mom's journey.
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