You may or may not know, but this year I went from being a SAHM (stay at home mom) to a working mom for the first time in my children’s lives. If any of you have ever made this transition, you would agree that it is very hard, even harder with the other trials we’ve faced.
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| Lincoln doing preschool activities one year ago |
After waiting on God for a couple of years, we finally were able to open up our business and help people to live to their full potential along with about 800 other Maximized Living doctors around the world.
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| Reading Food Labels workshop at our wellness office |
I truly love being able to hear the miracle stories and will continue to hear about pain being gone, hearing coming back in an ear and even depression gone! My husband was born to help people! This is his calling. However, it is not my calling, my calling is to be home with our children and even have more children, Lord willing, but for this time, this place, this season, I am also called to be his helpmate and support him in his calling.
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“Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone;I will make him a helper suitable for him.” Genesis 2:18
At times it has been difficult when I just want to be home with my kids. I just have to give it all to the Lord and remember His purpose in it all! If you are a SAHM, please don’t take it for granted like I did at times and now am coming to that realization. Being a mom is a treasure, whether your a working mom or a SAHM, no doubt, but being able to raise your young ones as a SAHM is a gift; they will reap the benefits and you won’t get to miss out on a thing.
Here are some things I miss, this list could go on forever, so I condensed it. This is a note to all of you who are a SAHM too, cherish the time you do have!
- Being able to do whatever I wanted with my kids, even at the drop of the hat
- Spending quality time with my kids
- Going to the zoo and playdates weekly
- Working on this blog, thank you for being gracious with me not posting as much lately
- Cleaning schedule (I’m not the best at being scheduled but I was able to get cleaning done)
- Somewhat keeping up on the laundry- too busy now
- Going to the park
- Hanging out with other moms & their children
- Going grocery shopping without time constrictions
- Naptime
- Doing learning activities with my kids
- Making dinner & meal planning
- Getting things done I wanted/planned to get done
- Making seasonal crafts with my kids
- Mom’s night out
- Going to the gym whenever
- Not having to rush, although I used to rush a lot, now I realize I just needed to plan my time better
- Storytime at the library
- Sometimes sleeping in
- Having lazy PJ days
Yes, I know being a stay at home mom is one of the toughest jobs in the world and some things on this list aren’t fun, but I loved almost every moment of it! I pray that moms out there don’t take for granted time and make the most of the time they do have with their kids whether the are working or not.
What do you love about being a Mom?
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I am sure you are doing amazing, Rachel, even with all that you are undertaking. And I’m sure you are making the most of the time you do have when you are home with them.
I love providing for them… whether it’s clean clothes, healthy food, or just having fun watching a movie together on a Friday night.
Thanks for the encouragement Jenna!
You are such an amazing wife. I hope he knows that. 🙂
Thanks Stacy! I think he does! 🙂
So much encouragement in this Rachel! I can’t wait to be a stay at home mom!! Working outside the home is hard enough WITHOUT kids lol! You are so strong! Praying for you during this season, you are truly being a helper right now 🙂
Thank you Jami Leigh! You will be a GREAT mom!
Always remember this is for just a season. A time for each of you to grow closer to the One who is always in control.
Love you so much Mommy.
Love you Mom!
I know I don’t take always appreciate what I have as a SAHM (or I suppose, more accurately, a WAHM)! Thanks for the reminder 🙂 And remember that God will not give you anything more than you (and He) can handle.
Thanks for your encouraging words Anne!
I’m here from Allume. This is beautiful…thank you for writing this to remind me of how much I need to pay attention and stay in tune with my life at home with my girls. Very well written!
Thank you! So good to be reminded of the simple, little blessings of being at home with my kids.
I would feel the same way about having to lay down my SAHM “status”, but God is going to use you where you are. He always does. I pray that God will either give you peace as you work with your husband or make a way for you to return home to your children, as this is clearly your heart’s desire.
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Hi. I found your blog from Women Living Well. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. And thank you for the reminders of the benefits of being a SAHM. I too love being home with my babies, and yes it is THE hardest job I’ve ever had. It is this time of year that I do at times take it for granted as I am a former teacher and I loved teaching and in August I do miss the classroom, but feel so blessed to do all of the things you listed with my own babies. I do pray your new transition goes well and that God would give you peace or provide a way for you to be home again.