Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Time to Figure Things Out
I have noticed that about every 6 months or so, I feel Guilty for not working. So I go through this whole frenzy of searching for jobs and thinking of anything possible to help out. Which it's not a bad thing, but Satan is working especially hard on mothers these days. He wants us to put anything in front of our families, and DANG him!! I'm guilty of falling into his trap. I almost took a job, that would take me from my babies every night from 4p.m. to 12:30 a.m., crazy I know. Rather than having Faith, I got slurped up once again by that serpant. NOT anymore will I fall into that trap. I'm happy with making cakes once and awhile to help out, but working full or part-time is not for me. I DON'T want to miss anything!! I once read this story about the World War I or II(I forget), where all mothers went to work to take places of the men, that were out fighting for our country. While the mothers were away, the kids lost the continual influence that mothers have on us, and there wasn't anyone there to stop the bad behavior that was beginning, and I see that happening again. This 2nd depression is pulling so many mothers into the workforce, which is sometimes a must and can't be helped, but it's happening again. I believe with all my heart that no one can raise my children better than I can, I may make several mistakes, but they need me, and I them. Mushy, I'm sorry, but this subject is so heavily on my mind right now. I know that if we put Heavenly Father & our Savior first then our family, nothing will be permanently wrong, but if we don't nothing can be permanently right.
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Shanna, I am so with you! I have been in the same difficult situation and the subject of a job came up. I would do anything for our family if we needed it but I would never work just to keep a life style. Only to have life. I would scrub toilets if need be, but not until I had tapped ever other source possible. It was hell working and trying to juggle the home,marriage, and children. Something has to give in that circumstance and it was often the kids or the marriage. I would do odd jobs like you to help out but full time or even part time work with a family and kids is just too much to add to the load for me. I say that is why we have certain roles in the home. Stick to your principles because I agree... it is the way that Satan will try and tempt us out of the home. If I did go back to work, it would be in the home and for a very brief time. I say if you cant sustain your lifestyle, then the lifestyle should change, not the principles you have! Good luck, miss you guys.-Sarah
This is so true - I think we all feel like this sometimes, searching for a way to make money, usually at the expense of our children. No matter what kind of work it is - if it takes you away from being Mom it's costing your family more than we can Spiritually afford. Thanks for the reminder!
you are a wonderful mother.
in my opinion, money and bills come and go, but your kids only grow up once. and mommy is supposed to be the mommy because she's the best at it!
i (obviously) don't think that bringing in money as a mother is a bad thing if you can find something that works for your family and doesn't cost your kids their mother.
but, you're right a mother's number one job is with her children.
seriously, you are great.
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