Tag Archives: Gail Cawley Showalter

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Single Moms Get Your GED & Improve Your Life

A Bite of Soul Food for the Single Mom Listen as Gail motivates you to take another step towards a better life. Related posts: 5 Pivotal Choices & New Hopes and Dreams 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 […]

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Education is More Than a Dream for Single Mothers, It Can be a Reality

  Do you dream of getting a college degree? A bit of soul food for the single mom Related post: Interview with Kay Miller Horne

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Stay on the Path with THEE Light at the End

  Related post: Are You a Path Finder?

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Are You Confused and Living in Wonderland?

Alice was confused. Are you? God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.- I Corinthians 14:33 KJV Graphic Layout by Laurie Harris, SMORE Board Member

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Transform Your Life

To Transform Your Life Growth is Required One of my favorite quotes is, “God never put anyone in a place too small to grow,” by Henrietta Mears. I believe all of life is about growth whether we realize it or not, whether we like it or not, and whether we do anything about it or […]

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Southeast Texas Scholarship Available

Do You Qualify for Grant? I’m looking for just the right female candidate in southeast Texas for a particular grant. Do you meet these qualifications? Enrolled and within 24 months of graduating college Out of school for continuous 24 months prior to starting back to college In financial need for tuition and childcare while in […]

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Graduation Time Again-Would You Like to Receive a Diploma?

  Related posts: Baby Steps You Can Graduate Again It’s that time of year again. Students are finishing a degree after many long years of study and hard, very hard work. Single mothers who return to school, whether for a four year or two year degree or another certification have made more than the customary […]

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Discover Personal Strength in Solitude

Are you Lonely? Related posts: Lessons from Loneliness, Creativity in Solitude There is a difference between being alone and being lonely. Single mothers often experience acute loneliness. Lonely when they wake up in the morning. Lonely when they see other couples so happy together. Lonely when making decisions for the household. Lonely when climbing into […]