Over the last few days, I saw so many of those Facebook posts where you choose one word to represent your new year. I’ve never given much thought to it but this year, I have one. One word – HOPE.

I never dreamed that I’d wake up and be a single mom but that’s the turn my life has taken. Ultimately, this is absolutely what is best for the kids and I but with that come many difficult choices. As we begin 2018, I am struggling with how to go from a stay at home mom to ultimately, being their provider. I go from having hobbies that I make money at to turning those hobbies into income to provide for us. This year will be full of so many changes for us. As we move through January, I hold hope for a great 2018.