My ex-husband was very good at taking care of things. He was a very hard worker and kept things very clean. He also did a lot of our car maintenance.

When he left I felt lost at first. Now I had to do all of the “man” stuff around my house and take care of my own car.

It has been a slow and steady progression over the past fifteen years but I have learned so much because I haven’t had a husband.

I have learned to have a sixth sense about my car. I can tell just by driving it if it needs an oil change. I know what color the transmission fluid should be, I know how to clean my fuel injectors and I know when the filter should be switched out.

I have a home warranty company who insures my systems and my appliances in my house. They come out four times a year to check on different systems in my home. The last time a guy came out to check my appliances he said how easy my visit had been because I had kept everything in good order.

That compliment made me feel so good and I had been told the same thing by the man who checked my air conditioner in spring time.

Recently my son was having a bit of difficulty with his car. He called his dad but he also talked to me about it and asked me questions about his car.

Sixteen years ago I wouldn’t have had a clue. Today I know quite a bit about cars and we discussed what could have caused the problem.

I prayed for God’s wisdom  because it had to do with his steering wheel. God gave my son wisdom and he figured out that his power steering fluid had too much condensation in it.

I have had some difficult times as a single mother but the overwhelming fall out I have had from those difficulties is wisdom and strength, something which can not be bought or won. It has to be earned.