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Author:

Howe, Michele.

Title:

Still going it alone : mothering with faith and finesse when the children have grown / Michele Howe.

Publisher:

Hendrickson Publishers,

Copyright Date:

2009

Description:

126 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subject:

Single mothers--Religious life.
Empty nesters--Religious life.
Christian women--Religious life.
Aging--Christianity.--Christianity.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [125]-126).

Contents:

115. Discovering Joy and Contentment Despite the Unknown: The Unchanging Faithfulness of God 1 -- 2 Gathering Strength for the Last Hurrah: Endurance to Finish Strong 11 -- 3 Imparting Vision and Setting Goals: Foundations for Making Wise Choices 21 -- 4 Navigating New Relational Territories: Wise Counsel for Marriage Preparation 31 -- 5 Welcoming Your Extending Family: Guidance for Relating to In-Laws 41 -- 6 Assessing Career and Educational Options: Insights for a Promising Tomorrow 51 -- 7 Instilling Financial Stability: Preparations for Today and Tomorrow 61 -- 8 Welcoming the Next Generation: The Precious Gift of Grandparenting 73 -- 9 Negotiating the Convergent Life: The Struggle of Caring for Your Aging Parents 83 -- 10 Pondering Remarriage: The Ongoing Dilemma of Beginning Again 93 -- 11 Accepting the Limitations that Come with Aging: A Needed Reality Check 105 -- 12 Discovering Joy and Contentment Despite the Unknown: The Unchanging Faithfulness of God 115.

Summary:

Discusses issues faced by single parents as their children go to college or otherwise move on with their adult lives, with anecdotes, prayers, and advice covering how to adapt to a changing parental role while considering remarriage and adjusting to a quieter home.

ISBN:

159856241X (alk. paper)
9781598562415 (alk. paper) :

OCLC:

(OCoLC)232785741

LCCN:

2008025901

Locations:

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)