Choked Up

I've talked about being a stay at home mom many times... and yes, sometimes it's discouraging that a lot of people don't see what we do as "work".  I've had many days where I've thought I've ruined my kids socially by staying home with them full time, and I sometimes think of all the bills we could have paid off if I worked outside of the home.  But yesterday, seeing my baby girl go off to preschool, I was reminded that it doesn't matter what other people think of my "job".  For this time in my life I believe that my calling from God is to be a full time mom and wife.  And I'm overjoyed to be able to do this!

Last night I was talking to an older lady from my church.  In casual conversation she asked if I stayed home. I told her yes, and I never expected her reaction.  She told me that it blessed her to hear that, then she had to stop because she said she was getting choked up.  We had a great conversation, and I left knowing that God had placed that conversation in my life at that moment to remind me that I'm doing what He wants me to be doing.  While I can't promise there won't be days I'll get discouraged... I will remember this conversation, and I'll remember what a blessing my job is to my and my children!