There have been many hard times for me as a single mum, but nothing could have prepared me for the shock of finding my 25-year-old son Jake driving a brand-new racing car. Our house had been broken into a week before, and my life savings were taken. The time seemed off, and my gut told me I needed to know more.
Jake’s new wealth was even scarier because he didn’t have a job and relied on me for money. When I asked him about it, he said he had gotten a new job, but his evasive behaviour made me doubt him even more.
I followed Jake to a fancy beauty shop where he met a woman named Lydia because I was determined to find out the truth. I was shocked by how close they got. Who was this woman, and what did Jake have to do with her?
My research took me to Lydia’s huge estate, where I asked Jake about his relationship and where he got all of his new money. I was shocked when he told me that Lydia was his girlfriend and had helped him start his art business.
As Jake told his story, I saw how my doubts had kept me from seeing how great he could be. With Lydia’s help, Jake was able to show off his art, which led to a great show and a stable income.
I cried at the show when Jake gave the sports car keys as a gift from the bottom of his heart. His trip changed him and our relationship in ways that will never be the same.
I realised at that moment that trust and faith are sometimes the best things we can give our kids. When I looked at Jake and saw his proud face, I knew that our problems were finally over.
