Never Gonna Give Up
by Lawanda Hooker
Since I have been in El Paso, Texas, I have struggled to help my children adjust to leaving friend and family in Washington State. I won't get into the details about why we are here, I just know that it has been a tremendous struggle, and that we have faced some very devastating issues. My children in the home are 13 and 16. My ex-husband now owes close to 49,000 in back child support and lives close to 10 hrs away, but doesn't have time, nor want the time with them. I have watched my children's heart break because of this, but I am never gonna give up on loving them or showing them how to overcome. I have consistently given his information out to Child Support and now once again he has a warrant for his arrest. He knows of this, but he doesn't feel they will catch up with. He doesn't even file his taxes. I have been my children's full parental support all their lives. I am currently married to a man that doesn't have any idea how to recognize a family in need of love and children who need a father ( my fault). Although he is an awesome provider, the true love that is needed in the home is worth more than any support, or material wealth that could ever be given. That been said, I want to share this with all the parents out there that have love in the home (whether biological or not), that although you should seek the financial support of the non-custodial parent which is yours and your children's right, always cherish that one that is supporting you or blessing you in the home, whether that may be a parent or a spouse. Let them know how much love and thankfulness that you have for them. Don't let the circumstance ever cause you to give up or feel that your situation is hopeless. Our children need us and we are who the look at everyday for their strength and support, whether that is financial or not. ..I am "Never Gonna Give Up!" and I encourage you to do the same. God will always make a way out of now way. Just stand still and watch him move.. It may not be today or tomorrow, but it will always be right on time. "Never Give up". There lives are too precious to us.
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