Children's Choices

Ahhh, yes. I had read about this. It makes me sad, and I wonder how things will fall out. Horrible to have your "skeletons" or "dirty laundry" aired before the nation- sad to know people gasp in horror, or cluck their tongues, or laugh with an I-told-you-so air.

It bespeaks of the power of a mother at home, and how much power that woman has to raise (or not) her children in righteousness. How much is lost in our families and homes because moms are heeding a call to the work place and turning a deaf ear (sometimes by necessity) on the cries of their children? It also speaks of free will and that, despite the best choices made by any mother, a child must still make his/her own choices, and learn from them (hopefully!)

I miss working as a Physician Assistant- a lot. I hope someday to be able to return. But for now, I'm grateful I am able to heal my sick, and attend my daughter's wounds, no matter how trivial and superficial (God willing!) they be. I'm glad I have the privilege and the blessing of being able to stay home. Not that it's a guarantee that my daughters will make good choices, but at least I feel they'll have a better chance.

Please, moms working out of the home (for we all know every mom works!), don't feel offended by this post. I have been a working mom. I have felt the dichotomous draw, and felt the importance of my work as a PA and a mother. I have also felt the pull of the other role when I've prioritized just the one. Working was the right thing to do for me and my family during a period of time. I feel in my heart that it is not right now. I hope you are blessed with that same peace and clarity. From me, know that I will support you in your role as a mother- no matter what you are paid.