I've been gone a while. On a sabbatical I can't say I planned. As many of you know, I'm a single mother and I'm facing some major issues with my teenage son. Plus, and I'll tell you more later, but my beloved Jasmine (my nine-year-old black lab), died three weeks ago. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor. And my heart is broken beyond belief. God almighty, I loved that dog. 

I have not forgotten about you. I pray everyday. It's just that until school is out (June 5), blogging is a bigger stretch than I have the capacity to make at the moment. 

So now I ask for your prayers. I know God is faithful. The challenge I face is that no matter how good a mom I am, I cannot be a good dad to my son. 

I know many of you know how this feels. If you have some words of wisdom for me on this topic, I welcome your comments. Just click on contact me and contact away.

Thank you for your patience, and thank you for being you--even if you've lost patience with me and my occasional disappearances. 

I always sign off: You are not alone. Tonight I gently remind myself: present company inlcuded. 

We are not alone,

Wendy Redroad