“That’s okay, Mom. We can have fun at home.” Mother’sDay gifts
Then we’d make popcorn, choose a movie, and enjoy the evening together.
I always believed Caleb understood that I was doing my best.
What I didn’t realize was how deeply our financial struggles had affected him.
By his final year of high school, Caleb had become an excellent student.
He earned strong grades, took his education seriously, and had been talking about attending college for years.
He also worked part-time at a nearby grocery store.
Initially, he only worked a few afternoons and weekends.
I wasn’t particularly happy about it because I wanted him to concentrate on his studies.
But he insisted that he enjoyed earning his own money.
Continue on the next page:
