The Family Circus

I came across this cartoon a couple of weeks ago in the Sunday paper.  I loved it because I think it does sum it my job and so many other in my occupation who feels the world doesn't understand or appreciate our job.  Hope it brightens your day! 

Mother's Day

I just wanted to take a moment and brag on my wonderful husband who despite feeling crummy went out of his way to make me feel special this mother's day. This is what awaited me on mother's day morning:

The balloon is obviously from Thomas and I love it! There is nothing sweeter in the world than being Thomas' mama. The cards are from Thomas & Josiah and then of course Josh. As any of you know who read his blog, he is great with words and his cards always are so meaningful. My gift was what every woman and especially a 9 month pregnant woman wants: pampering!! He bought me a 1/2 hr massage, pedicure, and a mini-facial - woo hoo! I'm hoping to get the pedicure this week because that is the one thing I don't do very well since I have a hard time getting to my toes!

I wished I could upload his mother's day sermon here because it was a wonderful reminder of what biblical mothering is. Josh also said some very sweet, and I think undeserving things, about me that made me cry (along with every other woman in the church!). I'm so thankful for the way he gives to me sacrificially not just on mother's day, but throughout the year. God has truly blessed me with a godly husband and two beautiful boys - my cup runneth over!

I Love My Job!

By the title of my post you may be thinking, "Do you have a job I don't know about?" or "When did you get a job?" My job is the same as it has been the past 18 months: a stay-at-home mom! Yesterday, I realized anew how thankful and blessed I am to stay home with Thomas.

Twice a year I volunteer and shop at consignment sales for children. I usually am able to buy all of Thomas' clothes for the next season, shoes, dvds, books, toys, etc. Yesterday, I volunteered in the morning and shopped in the afternoon. Since the sale was about 45 mins away, I was gone from 8am to 4pm and it was hard. Why? Because I missed Thomas so much! A very sweet lady from our church kept Thomas and I knew he was in great hands, but I don't like being away from him all day.

Staying home with Thomas is such a blessing and a privilege. Yes, some days are very hard and I do need a break sometimes. However, I wouldn't trade all the money or possessions in the world to be home with him. I know there are moms who work who would love to be at home and financially they cannot. I'm just very thankful that the Lord more than meets our needs through Josh's salary.

Psalm 127:3 says, "Behold, children are a hertiage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward." I can heartily say Amen!

Encouragment for Stay-At-Home Moms!

I just came across this great article on FamilyLife MomBlog entitled "Five Reasons You Didn't Waste Your Degree." The world, and for many of us family and friends, believe that women who are educated are wasting their time staying at home. My extended family have made comments about my dad "wasting all that money" sending me to college. And I know for sure the women's college I attended would think they didn't teach me the feminist agenda well enough. If you are struggling with the role God has called you to or have in the past, I hope this article is an encouragment to you!

http://www.familylifemomblog.com/2009/01/five-reasons-yo.html

By the way, I would highly recommend this website. They have helpful articles for women from many different godly ladies.