My blog has been my home page and I must admit that I was sick of the same ole pics, music and entry so I am sure the rest of you are! I finally did some changes, yipee! Wish I knew how to change the color without messing everything else up.We have had a lot going on the last few weeks. We got to take a trip to see hubby's family and grandparents and that was fun. This past weekend we had a birthday party for our little girl. I will try to put more info and maybe some pics on her birthday.

I have realized by being out more how little affirmation a stay at home Mom or homeschooled Mom gets. In fact, instead of affirmation we get criticism. I was thinking how funny or not funny that is because actually investing in our kids is SO important! When we work out of the home there is affirmation in the job or the adult interaction or status but when a woman wants to be at home so many times it is looked down upon. Even among women/moms at home there is the competition factor so many times instead of the encouragement factor.

So, for all of you stay at home ladies I want to encourage you! You are a doing a great thing! Even though you fail as we all do, (and as I believe God knew), we are learning so much through Him. You LOVE your kids, have put them first and sacrificed a lot for them! You feel disheveled, alone at times and unappreciated, however, you are investing in the future of your future generations! You are highly important and beautiful! God made you to lead in this venture because He knew he could work through you to make something beautiful! One of my favorite verses is Eccl. 3:11a "He makes all things beautiful in His time.." This journey is a process, not to be rushed but enjoyed and invested in. You have chosen to do that and you are adored and loved! Thank you for having conversations about imaginations and pottery, playdough, colors and bears. Thank you for learning how to organize the home and meet the needs of so many others. Thank you for the loads and loads of laundry that you eventually get to. Thank you for the food you make three times every day. Thank you for the loving heart that overwhelms you moments of the day and discourages you. Thank you that although you fail you persevere and move forward! Thank you for being that Mom that takes criticism and gets critiqued but doesn't stop. You are running the race and keeping your eyes fixed on Him when you look up! You are learning the most valuable lesson of all, ONLY by His grace can this be made complete! Thank you for the daily training, encouraging, listening, loving and work that you do! I can't help but believe as our Lord looks at and walks through with us in the investment, failure, struggles and victories that He is smiling down upon you! Well Done good and faithful servant! ;)

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Posted by SandBetweenMyToes

It's great to hear from you. What a sweet, encouraging post. How is your job going? Are you doing okay? Happy Birthday to your daughter. Two of mine just had birthday in the last week, turning 20 and 17. I did a post about each of them. It's been a crazy couple of weeks, as always, with their birthdays and parties, but it's fun, and I wouldn't trade it, especially now as they are older.
Take care!
Letitia

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Posted by trinaleah

That is such a thoughtful and uplifting post. Thank you for taking the time to encourage us moms!

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Posted by sherrydhoneycutt

WOW! Thanks for that! Sometimes I feel like I am being "lazy" because I am not out there working, trying to help our financial situation more than I do. But you are right -- what is more important than being here with our kids? Raising our kids? Teaching our kids??

I needed to hear that! What a great pick me up! :D

Sherry

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Posted by tatertots

Hi!!! I'm so glad you could stop by my blog. I'll stop by again real soon.

Taters

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Posted by kindredhearts

What wonderful words of encouragement! I know what you mean about the lack of affirmation stay-at-home and homeschool moms receive. It is so sad that our society sees so little value in such an important job. I just started taking a class at the community college, and in just doing that I feel I have received more affirmation than in the twenty-five plus years I have been home taking care of children! So, I'm with you! Hats off to all the wonderful stay-at-home and homeschool moms!

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Posted by si344

Thank you for all those encouraging words. I truly enjoyed reading your post tonight. I haven't been on your blog for awhile, so i will scroll down and catch up, but I just loved what you wrote. What is the hardest thing for me has been the eye opening things I have just recently heard about. Because my son is only 3 I am just starting this whole thing of homeschooling. I recently have started meeting stay at home moms who belong to HLSDA and they have scared me with a lot of things. The one that really surprised me was when I asked her to go out for a play date the other day with her kids she said no, she can't go out during school hours, as HLSDA tells them its better they dont as they wont cause attention to them. I had never heard this before and it really scared me. I never even though that someone would report me? for homeschooling? Going out is how we learn the most! Anyways, after reading your blog, it made me think of all these things I just recently heard and how this is going to be harder than I thought. As I never thought any of it would be hard, but I see the part of protecting my rights is going to be the hardest part of homeschooling. Take care and have a great weekend!

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Posted by ReneeM

Thanks for the comment!! I am glad it is an encouragement to you. I enjoy looking at other people's services as well.

Have a great Sunday.

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