Yesterday was one of "those" days...I questioned my commitment to be a "stay at home" mom. I work once a week at the hospital and write and prepare for speaking engagements from home. Most of the week I am here at home, my haven, my families "safe" place.
There are times (like yesterday) when I look around at my surroundings, and Satan (the rat) starts playing the mind game with me.
If I worked at the hospital more I could....replace the counter tops(one has a hole burnt in it) get more fashionable flooring, update the 8 year old vehicle with a newer one...and the list goes on and on...all wants...no needs.
But God, reminded my that if I worked outside the house more I would....miss the chance to talk with my 3 college age boys when they call at random hours of the day just to "talk"....precious moments with my daughter-in-law talking about "girl" stuff.....savoring the last months of driving my 15 year old around before he gets his license...having the time to put on soft music and light a few candles to welcome my "man" home after a long day.....
So, I renewed my commitment and I am off to clip more coupons.....so that we can live on primary one income...it is worth it!
What a great post Mom! I'm sure I will face many of those same questions some day.
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