I want the best for my family. I know I have a huge job and responsibility raising five children. I have said it before, but I need to say it again for myself. I want them to have a great childhood with happy memories. I want them to look back and see that I do the things I do because I love them, not the opposite. I'm grateful that I have chosen this life. I love being a mom. I love being a wife. I love being a homemaker. I love my life. I love my friends. I love learning. I love teaching. This is what I was meant to do and who I was meant to be.
Epiphany- Directed at no one in-particular, I'm just sayin'!
It has been said that you should never talk about politics or religion. I can see why. They are both topics that people are passionate about, and won't easily be swayed from. I'm learning that choosing a school for you kids is the same. I was talking to Steve about it earlier, and compared schools to the gospel. When someone finds the gospel, they are on fire and want to share it with everyone. You want to share it because it is so amazing and special and it changed your life, and you can't imagine how anyone can live without it. So you share the gospel, and maybe the response you receive isn't quite what you expected. The person is happy with the church they attend, and it's working for them and their family. But you have the gospel, and it's so great, everyone needs it! Well, no thanks. We're happy with what we have, but thanks anyway. So, feelings of rejection enter the situation. Maybe awkward moments the next few times you talk. Things smooth over and eventually everything is fine again. Substitute gospel with school, and the only difference is that one school is not for everyone, but the gospel is for everyone. The bottom line is that everyone does what is best for their families. People have to look at what is working for them, and make the choice that works for them. I think prayer should be involved, and maybe some fasting. Regardless of the end decision it is the right choice. I'm still trying to make that choice!
Random addition:
The strangest thing I've had happen on my birthday is being surrounded by cub scouts in Home Depot as the store manager directed them in singing Happy Birthday to me. Thanks, Kim!
