Jun. 13, 2006 - The Most Rewarding Job
I am truly blessed! I mean truly, truly blessed! I have a wonderful husband. A husband that wants me to stay home, that is supportive of my job at home. I have four beautiful children. Yes, they have their moments that drive me crazy, but really, I don't think I could ever ask for a better life.
When I was in Jr. High, I had to take this test that told me what I should be when I grew up. I have 3 things that tied for the same score; chef, teacher and day care director. Well, guess what? I cook 3 meals a day, homeschool my oldest while taking care of the younger 3. I told my guidence counselor that all I wanted to be was a mom and a wife. He told me that wasn't a career and I needed to seriously think about my future.
Well, I went to college. I didn't finish, but I spent 2 years there. Now I am doing exactly what I wanted. And I dare anyone to tell me this is not a career! I don't think there is a job that is more rewarding! But that is just my opinion.
There are many days I want to throw my hands up and quit. But then I look at them and see what a life, a happy life, they have and know that I am responsible for that. It doesn't matter what they wear today, whether their hair is perfect, or even of they get dressed at all. Somedays we spend the whole day in our jamies. Boy I cherish those days. Sometimes my house looks like a tornado went through. My mother would definately have something to say about that. But she is not the one raising my children. There are so many more important things for their life than whether they are dressed and living in an immaculate house.
My husband's grandfather has been in the hospital for a long time and my girls and I pray for him continually. The other day my four-year-old said, "We should pray that he gets better and if he doesn't then we would be okay because he will go to Heaven. And Heaven is a wonderful place where no one is sad or sick anymore." How wonderful is that? You know she would never have known that had I not been home with her teaching her about the love of our Lord. THIS IS A GREAT and REWARDING JOB!!!!!!
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Oct. 2, 2006 - This isn't a real job huh?
Posted by carolina
Well I just chuckle every time I hear that from someone/somewhere. They've never tried it have they. Hope your homeschooling is still going well for you. This is our 9th year and we're still learning!
