Not Just A Mom

[KeptByTheWord]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I was going to post that word, but since many may not be familiar with the Three Stooges, and they are outdated, I thought coming from a woman, it might leave me hanging.

oh my... the trouble words can get us into!

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

oh my... the trouble words can get us into!

For real!

[KeptByTheWord]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I took him to mean that they don't always follow the roles they were designed for.

And yes, I was going to follow up with that, with his comment about the effeminate man and tough woman being married.... the original plan in the garden was destroyed by sin, and things have not been right since, but we can understand from this passage the way things are intended to be .... although the curve balls of life can change many things.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

And yes, I was going to follow up with that, with his comment about the effeminate man and tough woman being married.... the original plan in the garden was destroyed by sin, and things have not been right since, but we can understand from this passage the way things are intended to be .... although the curve balls of life can change many things.

Agreed! Today, the curve ball seems more prevalent.

[KeptByTheWord]

But I think it is relevant to our discussion to understand that the original design after the fall in the garden with the curse given to Adam and Eve, explains why I, as a woman, feel most fulfilled when I am home and nurturing, caring, teaching, and loving my family and husband.

My husband was out of work for a few months this past year, and it was a very frustrating time for him, because his self worth comes from working, and providing for his family. It was a huge relief for him to go back to work, and begin to provide for our family again.

I just think, personally, that being home, and working out of my home, provides the best environment for my children to thrive, and for my husband to be content. We have tried both scenarios, with me working out of the home, and working at home, and definitely, everyone is much happier when I am home running the household.

Other perspectives are welcome of course!

[KeptByTheWord]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Agreed! Today, the curve ball seems more prevalent.

Yes, sadly true.

[Pressing-On]

My main reason for not working is that I would neglect aspects of both home and work at given times. And, more than likely, as was the case when I first got married, I poured more effort into my job because it involved sales and you can't slack up in that environment to stay ahead of the game.

[KeptByTheWord]

Some more palindromy...

Aha! Eve is the mom of us all... yay ma'am!

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

Some more palindromy...

Aha! Eve is the mom of us all... yay ma'am!

LOL! Put that Espresso down - or have you been drinking coffee since NOON?

[KeptByTheWord]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

My main reason for not working is that I would neglect aspects of both home and work at given times. And, more than likely, as was the case when I first got married, I poured more effort into my job because it involved sales and you can't slack up in that environment to stay ahead of the game.

Yes, it is always a tug-of-war with a career versus motherhood... I think every woman who has ever done it would agree with that.

Unfortunately, many women find they have no choice but to work, and juggle the two. It makes for a LOT of stress in a woman's heart, I think. Well, I know it did for me.