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About gailshow

I was born in Port Neches, Texas and still live in the southeast corner of Texas. After raising three children as a single mom, I married Sam Showalter, D.D.S. and together we have six grown children and fifteen grandchildren. My passion is for single mothers which inspired me to establish SMORE for Women, an alliance of women whose goal is Single Moms, Overjoyed, Rejuvenated, & Empowered!

You Can Establish Boundaries & Take Control of Your Life

Posted on May 27, 2012

Finally we’ve finished the Boundaries study in our SMORE Class @ Calder. We have spent over a year and a half addressing each chapter in-depth. In the closing chapter Cloud and Townsend give eleven steps to measure your success with … Continue reading →

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Navigating the Job Market Requires an “Open” Approach

Posted on May 24, 2012

One of the SMORE themes is Job Jump Starts. We realize how difficult it can be for single mothers to enter the job market if they have not been employed outside the home before. And we also realize that we … Continue reading →

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Expect Resistance When You Set Boundaries

Posted on May 20, 2012

The SMORE Class meets at Calder Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas every Sunday from 9:15-10:15. Single mothers from all denominations and walks of life are welcome. The following are notes from the message for May 20, 2012, taught by Gail … Continue reading →

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International Single Mom Friends of SMORE for Women

Posted on May 19, 2012

Hello to all, If you are one of the many who read this blog, please send us your thoughts. Let us know which topics you like or don’t relate to. Let us know what being a single mother is like … Continue reading →

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How to Bond With Children After a Tired Day at Work

Posted on May 17, 2012

One of the SMORE themes is Bonding with Family Fun which sounds easier than it is, especially for the single mother. This article isn’t written for single moms but has some good ideas none the less. -Gail By Jennie Kakkad Eight … Continue reading →

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SMORE Class @ Calder for Single Moms, Sunday May 20th-”Resistance to Boundaries”

Posted on May 17, 2012

We have been studying Boundaries for a long time and have come to the end of this journey. This Sunday we will discuss resistance to boundaries which unfortunately happens sometimes when we establish personal boundaries others aren’t happy with. Sunday, May … Continue reading →

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Single Moms Deserve Praise, Not Cheap Shots

Posted on May 13, 2012

Mother’s Day Editorial as it appeared in the Beaumont Enterprise– May 13, 2012 Glenn Grothman, the Wisconsin State Senator who would have us believe that nonmarital parenthood is a contributing factor to child abuse and neglect should take a deeper … Continue reading →

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New Page on SMORE Site

Posted on May 10, 2012

“Divorce:Ten Steps to Get Through It” CLICK HERE

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Four Personality Types and How to Motivate Them

Posted on May 10, 2012

One of the SMORE themes is Personality Predicaments. I have studied personality types for many years and am convinced that if we all understood how each of us is basically different we would get along better, marry better, and parent … Continue reading →

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2 Notices from SMORE for Single Moms

Posted on May 9, 2012

1. You don’t want to miss the SMORE Class @ Calder this Sunday. Mary Simon will talk about the meaning of becoming a mom. If you’ve not heard Mary before, you’ve missed a real treat. Feel free to join us … Continue reading →

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