Still Going It Alone : Mothering with Faith and Finesse When the Children Have Grown

by Howe, Michele

• ISBN13: 9781598562415
• ISBN10: 159856241X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-12-01
• Publisher: Hendrickson Pub

Summary

In this follow-up to Going It Alone: Meeting the Challenges of Being a Single Mom, Michele Howe offers support and biblical guidance for single mothers entering the empty nest years. Through stories, prayer, and practical advice, Michele shows you real ways to encourage your children as they become well-adjusted and biblically grounded adults, and helps you approach this new stage of your own life with grace and joy.

Author Biography

Michele Howe is the author of several books, including Going It Alone: Meeting the Challenges of Being a Single Mom and Prayers to Nourish a Woman's Heart, as well as hundreds of articles for women seeking to live in relationship with God and others

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Entering the Crossroads: Betwist and Between the Empty Nest	p. 1
Gathering Strength for the Last Hurrah: Endurance to Finish Strong	p. 11
Imparting Vision and Setting Goals: Foundations for Making Wise Choices	p. 21
Navigating New Relational Territories: Wise Counsel for Marriage Preparation	p. 31
Welcoming Your Extending Family: Guidance for Relating to In-Laws	p. 41
Assessing Career and Educational Options: Insights for a Promising Tomorrow	p. 51
Instilling Financial Stability: Preparations for Today and Tomorrow	p. 61
Welcoming the Next Generation: The Precious Gift of Grandparenting	p. 73
Negotiating the Convergent Life: The Struggle of Caring for Your Aging Parents	p. 83
Pondering Remarriage: The Ongoing Dilemma of Beginning Again	p. 93
Accepting the Limitations that Come with Aging: A Needed Reality Check	p. 105
Discovering Joy and Contentment Despite the Unknown: The Unchanging Faithfulness of God	p. 115
Recommended Resources	p. 125
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