tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813401571399214066.post6878594984009555182..comments2023-04-14T06:28:24.245-04:00Comments on From My Catholic Perspective: A really difficult decisionKarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07189228866239286310noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813401571399214066.post-74217973349273280912013-01-09T14:03:36.841-05:002013-01-09T14:03:36.841-05:00Sue-
Thank you for your words of encouragement....Sue- <br /><br />Thank you for your words of encouragement. I was quite surprised by how much I enjoyed my work outside the home and how hard it was to leave it behind. But, at the same time, I know my children will not be little forever and will someday move away to have families of their own. I really do not want to miss out on any of this precious time with them. <br /><br />I have decided, though, since I will be home more- I will try to make the time to write. I want to commit to at least an hour of writing each day. So, yes, I am back to my blog and will be working on some fiction ideas I have too. I guess, I just couldn't stay away long. I know you can relate. There is something about the written word that just draws me in......:)<br /><br />Thank you for always supporting me and reminding me that I am good at some things-- the ones that matter most! <br /><br />With love and blessings, KariKarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07189228866239286310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813401571399214066.post-36229045480802688172013-01-09T13:59:02.254-05:002013-01-09T13:59:02.254-05:00Sr. Ann Marie- It seems silly that I did not see ...Sr. Ann Marie- It seems silly that I did not see it- but you are right, of course. Being home with my children, it is sometimes hard to SEE that I am doing something well and accomplishing something. It is hard to FEEL successful each day as I toil in my home, whereas at work there was positive feedback and thank yous during every shift. At home, I don't always get that. But, when I take the time to step back and notice the simple moments- it IS all there. <br /><br />You were very blessed to have a mom who was always there for you. I thank God that He is allowing me (gently leading me) to do the same for my children.<br /><br />Blessings to you, KariKarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07189228866239286310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813401571399214066.post-34773343152219188242013-01-08T20:36:18.497-05:002013-01-08T20:36:18.497-05:00Kari,
Just a mom? You are a very special mom!
I ...Kari,<br /><br />Just a mom? You are a very special mom!<br /><br />I once had a very busy and fulfilling life as a breastfeeding counsellor and trainer. I studied and held various positions in the organisation as my skills increased. I received a lot of feedback on just how well I was doing and how much I was valued as a counsellor. Then one day I realised I needed to spend more time with my children and I resigned. Like you, it was a tough decision. Who was going to make me feel valued? I was so silly having these worries. I never missed counselling and all the praise. My children smile at me and ask for hugs. They tell me I a beautiful. What more could a mother want? I am sure you know what I mean!<br /><br />Maybe in the future you will use all those skills you have accumulated by working outside the home. They will still be there waiting. In the meantime I hope you feel at peace being a full time mother. You could still write your novels in your quiet time! <br /><br />You have just written a blog post. Does this mean you are back to blogging here?? Btw, I love your new family book blog. <br /><br />God bless!Sue Elvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461161335483760142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813401571399214066.post-39160714341860946542013-01-08T10:17:35.529-05:002013-01-08T10:17:35.529-05:00It seems to me that all of the pluses that you lis...It seems to me that all of the pluses that you list about your job (doing something you're good at, accomplishing something, being validated) are already being carried out in your decision to be a stay-at-home mom. I would imagine that maybe my mom often felt that way. We never had enough money, I'm sure we all displayed our share of "attitude" at times, and I guess maybe there were things that didn't get done. But what I remember is that she was there and we had a very stable life together. And...she turned out three kids who grew into three pretty good adults! Sr. Ann Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306386663608358131noreply@blogger.com