Category Single Mothers
What is Really Important When Raising Kids?
A bite of soul food from Gail, a tough old bird with a soft spot for single moms. Gail holds a degree from Lamar University in Speech and a Master’s from the University of Texas. She married Sam after raising three children as a single mother. She was an educator in regular and special education […]
Courage for Single Moms on 9-11
9-11 This entry is in honor of single mothers everywhere inspired by the single mothers who attend the SMORE Class at Calder Baptist, Beaumont, Texas. COURAGE I didn’t know any victims of 9-11 personally. I met someone months later and she told me of working with Todd Beamer’s sister, who helped established the Todd […]
Boundaries Create Respect in Relationships
Gail holds a degree from Lamar University in Speech and a Master’s from the University of Texas. She married Sam after raising three children as a single mother. She was an educator in regular and special education for eighteen years, finishing her professional career as a Braille teacher. In 2007 She founded SMORE for Women. […]
You Can Return to College as a Single Mom
LaTasha Returned to College as a Single Mom A very brief audio: Related posts: Kay Miller Horne returned to College, Baby Steps Back to College, A Bite of Soul Food The following is an interview with LaTasha that might inspire you. Feel free to share with others. I am and have been employed with the […]
4 Ways to Create a Happy Home
A Bite of Soul Food from a Tough Bird with a Soft Spot for Single Moms Listen to a brief message from Gail about ways to enjoy life. Related posts: Bonding with Family Fun & Lots of Ideas for Fun with Kids Gail holds a degree from Lamar University in Speech and a Master’s from the University […]
Resources for Single Mom in Southeast Texas
Resource Page on SMORE Site I hope you will visit our resource page. It is loaded with agencies and information for people in southeast Texas. The site includes: Community resources Workforce Solutions Counseling Disability Assistance Domestic Violence Hotline GED Testing Center Housing Education Options Emergency Shelter Emergency Food Assistance Financial Aid for College We try […]
The Walk that Brings You Closer to Him
Life Has Some Dark Nights As I sit in a windowsill that is way too small to sit in, here in the emergency room we occupy, I am watching a storm raging outside. Flashes of beauty, drops of tears, rumbles of anger all close and far away. Yet, I am protected from this storm for […]
Gail Cawley Showalter 