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Last Friday I was getting my nails and feet done with JJ. I try not to bring him with me but as a single mother I do what I have to do. My day one came in the shop and was talking with us. Like she has known me since David was a little boy going to 197. She was getting a pedicure on her break. She kept JJ entertained while I got my nails done even though she could of been bounced...she went to the store for him and got him a snack and a juice. It’s been on my mind because she gave me a recommendation on a school in our neighborhood for Jermaine. I didn’t even know about it and neither did the Specialist or his teachers....He currently has in-house services 5 days a week and is thriving. He needs to be in an environment with his peers so he can have a great quality of life. I was apprehensive to send him far away in other parts of Queens and Brooklyn that was recommended and although I LOVE my TEAM home based services take a lot of coordination and patience...this will add more balance. I digress JJ has a spot and Im so excited for Pootie. He’s READY. The only way you can truly be an effective parent is by giving your MOST and leaving something for YOURSELF. Don’t let anyone make you feel some type of way about the decisions you make when you have your children’s best interest at heart. I’m DEAF and it didn’t STOP ANYTHING 😏Jermaine is brilliant and not just because he’s MY child but because he’s God’s🙏🏾He knows what He is doing. I don’t know who needs to see this but trust in The Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding....my intelligence that He placed inside me can only take me so far my FAITH is my real gift. I prayed so many prayers for others I pray every day for my sons. This is Jermaine’s journey so I don’t OD on “sharenting” stories but I want to reach out to my TRIBE my Sisterhood women of color who are intelligent, loving and great Moms who may feel overwhelmed and think doing everything RiGHT isn’t working....the ENEMY will attack but it’s not what you are CALLED but what you answer to. Trust the process I am a testament that 21 years will FLY by and EVERYTHING will work out for the greater good...#kimkwotes #hermajesty

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