March Contest Winner #2

Our second Blessed Mama this month is Kendra from AmityMama. Here is the letter her friend Jeni sent in about this deserving mama:

My friend Kendra (lovinbabysophia) is very deserving of a suprise blessing. She hsa had a couple of years that have been very rewarding, but also very tough. Kendra and her husband married soon after high school. they had their first child a little over a year later. they now have three children ages 4, 2, and almost 1.

Sometime in 2006, Kendra's parents (who are divorced), both lost their homes. Her father, teenage brother and sister moved in with her family. When her father found a new job and his own home, her mother moved in. Eventually her mother moved out however Kendar was left to take care of and raise her two siblings, as well as her own children.

Just before this, Kendra gave birth to her 3rd child, Alice. Their house if very full, in many ways--full of laughter, frustration, joy, sadness, people, crafts, and children.

Kendra went back to school (starting a little bit before getting pregnant with Alice) planning to eventually pursue midwifery. She acheived straight-A's, even while dealing with eshaustion and morning sickness.

Last fall, Kendra's husband, Jake, was diagnosed with an unexplained low platelet count and right before Christmas had his spleen removed. Because of the medical bills and lack of consistent child support from her parents, Kendra gave up going to school this semester in order to work and help pay off bills. She is working one part-time job during the day and a full-time job in the evenings and is still taking care of her hcildren all day long (they are able to go to work with her during the day).

I knew Kendra was juggling a lot and had done so with much more calmness than most people would have managed. However, as I write this, I became completely astounded at all she has accomplished, handled and sacrificed. I don't think I could have dealt with all the last couple of years have brought Kendra, and I am ten years older. I certainly could not have handled it at 23.

CONGRATULATIONS KENDRA!!!!!!!!!!!