Well, today was a big day for me. I am officially a full-time mommy. I turned in my letter of resignation at Jimtown. It is a bittersweet day. On one hand, I know I am doing what God wants me to do and I am going to pour all my efforts into caring for my family. But, I also know I am putting my career- which is one that is done out of a God given gift and passion- on the back burner for awhile. I know I will constantly be helping my kids learn things, so my teaching will continue, just in a different place. I definitely have a peace about the whole thing. It was hard to go and give my principal a letter, knowing I am giving up a great job at a great school. (heck, our health insurance premiums were covered completely for just myself to be insured-i paid 1 dollar a year for health insurance…try getting THAT anywhere else!) I have learned a lot and gotten some good years of teaching experience in, so it was worth the effort I put in. I will miss the kids and friendships that I built. But I can trust God to make my new “career” the most rewarding and fun that I will ever do. Mommy-hood is so much fun!
I know you made the right decision and I’m proud of you for it! It’s for the best. God will provide, and the kids will enjoy having you home.
I love you!
By: Joel on May 14, 2008
at 6:21 pm
I guess I thought you already resigned at Jimtown. Did you just take this year “off” or something?
Things could change by the time we have as many kids as you guys do, but right now, Jon and I don’t see how we could afford for me to be a stay at home mom. Part of me says we can’t afford for me NOT to be one, but we’ll see how money and babysitters play out, etc. Again, we don’t have to worry about this quite yet. Still, I know you won’t ever regret this decision; my mom never did, and she tells us this often!
By: Kristen on May 16, 2008
at 6:32 pm
I am so happy for your family. God Bless!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By: Joan on May 17, 2008
at 12:59 am