Ms. Phelps is a shining example of how to recover from divorce and be a mom! 

Unless you have been under a rock you have probably heard of Michael Phelps and his 'Phelpsian' amazing feat at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.  8 gold medals on top of the 6 he already had.  You probably have even seen how he always looks for his mom up in the stands just as soon as the swim is over. 

 

 

Ms. Phelps is an incredible inspiration to anyone who has gone through a divorce.  I don't know the exact circumstance other than she is classified as a 'single mom' and there is almost never any mention of Michael's Dad.  So this woman was left to raise 3 kids all on her own.  She could have been down and out.  Instead she continued her own education to go on to be a principal.  All the while she was encouraging her son to be exactly who he is.  She didn't let being divorced knock her down.  She didn't let the fact that she was a single mom stop her from helping her child pursue his dreams.  She is an inspiration to anyone who as ever thought that being divorced means life is over.  She is an inspiration to anyone raising kids on their own, that it can be done and done well, no matter what the challenges are. 

 

 

If they gave away gold medals to supportive Moms, I'm sure Debbie Phelps would get at least 8!