My spouse and a friend have taken a bucket list trip and I have been home with our twin elementary kids, our dog, and our friend's dog. I am exhausted. It is tiring to keep up with all the needs of the household and my job and getting everyone where they need to go. I have had help of friends in our circles. People who can take kids to an activity or pick them up. People who have held space for us and allowed me a bit of space because other adults could watch my kids.
Mine is for 10 days, but there are parents who this is the 24/7/365 reality. So how can we show up for solo parents and for their kids? How can we offer space and be the body of Christ together?
