Thursday, May 13, 2010
Saturday, May 08, 2010
That was fast...
Wow. A whole month went by and I hardly even knew it! The last post I wrote was at the beginning of April and much has changed since then, although I wish I could say it was my weight! I weighed in this morning at 169.0. I will be honest that I don't even remember where I'm supposed to be right now, but I'll check and get back on track.
After my wonderful visit to Washington to stay with my sister and her family, I realized something I had been considering for a while: that I really wanted to stay home with the boys full-time. I gave my notice at work and my last day was April 29 - well, my last day in the office. I've still been finishing some work at home and have agreed to do one more newsletter, but I don't have to go into the office or pay for childcare which helps.
I have to say that although the last month has been crazy and at times I felt like I was going to lose my mind, I have had the most fun week this last week, staying home with the boys, that I could have imagined. I feel sure now that I was listening to God speak to my heart when I decided to quit my job. I struggled deeply with the decision, worrying that I would not find a job like it again, sad to leave a boss and co-workers that I enjoy so much, wondering if it was something we could really afford and also not sure if I would be happy to "just be at home". After being home for my first week, I feel peaceful, relaxed, thankful, fulfilled and happy deep in my soul. I also feel this was the right time for me to do this. At other points in my life I haven't been ready, but I feel God has prepared my heart, and my mind for this special task and I am more than willing to jump right in. It's funny, I had many people tell me things like, "it will be a shock", "get ready, it's not as easy as you think it will be", but I didn't do it because it would be easy, and I already had a concept of what it might be like since I only worked part time anyway. I guess some people don't feel the way I do, but I truly believe God has called me at this time for this job of focusing all of my energy on my children, husband, and home, and YES, I realize it's way harder than a day at the office but THAT'S WHAT I'M SIGNING UP FOR!!! And I couldn't be happier about it. I know that since God called me to do this at this specific time, that He will provide the resources we need and He will bless us. I already feel incredibly blessed just from the joy one week of being home with the boys has brought me. I can't wait for more!
After my wonderful visit to Washington to stay with my sister and her family, I realized something I had been considering for a while: that I really wanted to stay home with the boys full-time. I gave my notice at work and my last day was April 29 - well, my last day in the office. I've still been finishing some work at home and have agreed to do one more newsletter, but I don't have to go into the office or pay for childcare which helps.
I have to say that although the last month has been crazy and at times I felt like I was going to lose my mind, I have had the most fun week this last week, staying home with the boys, that I could have imagined. I feel sure now that I was listening to God speak to my heart when I decided to quit my job. I struggled deeply with the decision, worrying that I would not find a job like it again, sad to leave a boss and co-workers that I enjoy so much, wondering if it was something we could really afford and also not sure if I would be happy to "just be at home". After being home for my first week, I feel peaceful, relaxed, thankful, fulfilled and happy deep in my soul. I also feel this was the right time for me to do this. At other points in my life I haven't been ready, but I feel God has prepared my heart, and my mind for this special task and I am more than willing to jump right in. It's funny, I had many people tell me things like, "it will be a shock", "get ready, it's not as easy as you think it will be", but I didn't do it because it would be easy, and I already had a concept of what it might be like since I only worked part time anyway. I guess some people don't feel the way I do, but I truly believe God has called me at this time for this job of focusing all of my energy on my children, husband, and home, and YES, I realize it's way harder than a day at the office but THAT'S WHAT I'M SIGNING UP FOR!!! And I couldn't be happier about it. I know that since God called me to do this at this specific time, that He will provide the resources we need and He will bless us. I already feel incredibly blessed just from the joy one week of being home with the boys has brought me. I can't wait for more!
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