Dear Pastor,

My mother-in-law is like a mother to me. She lives in America but came to Jamaica last Christmas. I have a 10-month-old boy for her son. Things are slow for my boyfriend right now and she took it as her responsibility to take care of my son. I even got a job as a practical nurse in a doctor's office and she was the one who sent me money this week to buy my uniforms. I love my mother-in-law.

Grateful

Dear Grateful,

Continue to love and respect her, but don't rely on her for everything. Remember, your man is not working, therefore you cannot support another child. He is having a hard time supporting the one that you have, so use common sense. You know what I mean.

Pastor