A Phone Call from My Two Children
By Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78833)
East Tawas, Michigan
May 12, 2024 6:20pm CST
Actually, both my children are grown adults. But, they will always be my children, the ones that I gave birth to and then raise them, as a single parent.
Divorce is an ugly experience. Yet, I learned to handle that painful loss. Something that I'd never imagined in a million years, would ever happen to me.
Having two children to raise by myself, I got stronger as time passed by.
I must have done something right! They both called on Mother's Day, to say how much they love me. This means more to me than anything money could buy!
I talked for about 1/2 hour with Mari Lyn. Later on, Chad called and we talked for over an hour. They are both doing good and I'm a very proud Mother
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@kaylachan (84699)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 May 24
I am glad you were able to raise two strong children. We never realize what we're capable of until we have to.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 May 24
When I was in my twenties, I thought my life was perfect! Then, my husband chose to get a divorce, I had no idea what I should do next! I was sure of one thing, I loved my children and it was engrained in my heart, to be the best mother, possible. And it worked!

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@kaylachan (84699)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 May 24
@kobesbuddy Sometimes that's all you really need.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 May 24
@kaylachan And hearing their voices, this made me very happy!
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 May 24
Yes, as a devoted mother, I would lay down my life for Chad or Mari Lyn:)
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 May 24
You are a very lucky lady to have two such loving children. Congratulations on raising them right,
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 May 24
@kobesbuddy my mom and I had a rocky time in my teen years and were best of friends during my young adulthood
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
14 May 24
While raising my children, they sometimes thought I was being unreasonable. I guess all kids think that way:)
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 May 24
I made a lot of mistakes as a single mother. But, I never stopped loving my children for two seconds!
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@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 May 24
@kobesbuddy Love is the most important thing.

@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 May 24
@kobesbuddy I'm glad it did. I'm glad you waited until Monday.
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
14 May 24
Jay and I decided to go out for dinner, on Monday. We wanted to avoid the big crowd, on Mother's Day. Just hearing their voices, made my day special.
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@MarieCoyle (59107)
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13 May 24
It makes us Mom's really proud to know our children are good people. I'm glad they both called you, Kharla. I'm sure they love you as much as you love them! Happy Mother's Day!
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@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
13 May 24
Congratulations. Claudia called me. She was in bed with an awful cough.
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@jstory07 (148720)
• Roseburg, Oregon
13 May 24
That is great that both of your children are doing good. So are all of my children
@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 May 24
I'm sure you've done many things right. Raising your children with love and on your own is just one of them. 
@LindaOHio (222257)
• United States
13 May 24
I'm glad you had a good Mother's Day. Have a good week.













