Not Just A Mom

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Originally Posted by navygoat1998

ABC = Always be closing!

I remember selling a bank a radio commercial. I sat in front of his desk, after my spiel, for 20 minutes without uttering a word. He cut me a check and I had the commercial. I guess he just wanted to get rid of me. ABC!

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Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

I'm drinking tea, not coffee.... green tea that is supposed to be GOOD for you ... One can only hope!

I drink Oolong tea. I can't stand straight green tea.

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Originally Posted by Sasha

My mom was in denial of her abuse and acceptance of abuse for many years. It was only about ten years ago that she said God showed her in a vision during a weekend prayer session at her church what we suffered all those years and she asked my forgiveness. It took me just over six months to not only forgive her, but let her know what she was being forgiven for. Most of that 7 page email she didn't even know about. I'd never told her. It was a weight lifted off me that had oppressed me for several years and inhibited my walk with God.

I'm not sure I would say being a mother was the most fulfilling thing. In a lot of ways, I have missed out on things with my children due to being a single parent. I would have loved to have done more with them, but I get to do that with my younger children still at home now that I'm married.

I have accomplished my dream of completing the schooling and licensing for my career and have worked as such for many years now. Doing that while being a single mother probably ranks up there with being a mother alone.

Beautiful ending that only God can bring!! Thanks for sharing your story, Sasha!

[ILG]

Jacob liked to cook and clean with his mama but Esau was a man's man, but God loved Jacob.

[ILG]

Originally Posted by 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!

For me and my family, we have been very content with traditional roles. So, I don't know if people who are not traditional are really happy that way or not.

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I read an article, years ago, stating (citing a study) that women live longer if they don't have to work outside the home as long as men do, i.e., until retirement.

I wonder if men who have wives at home live longer as well?

[ILG]

For me, I have never worked full time outside the home since I have been married. I just felt it would never work. I've never wanted to.

[Sasha]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Beautiful ending that only God can bring!! Thanks for sharing your story, Sasha!

And only God could have done it. I'm sure without a doubt that without Him, I would have been where Mom predicted...in prison.

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Originally Posted by Sasha

And only God could have done it. I'm sure without a doubt that without Him, I would have been where Mom predicted...in prison.

I haven't spent time in prison, but I did spend a night in jail.

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Originally Posted by ILG

I wonder if men who have wives at home live longer as well?

As long as she isn't watching soap operas.