tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14881033.post3040511752262046720..comments2023-10-15T09:40:24.820-04:00Comments on A Simple Walk: Making The Decision To Come HomeKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03112133327097954479noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14881033.post-56288454123354487102009-07-20T19:10:31.611-04:002009-07-20T19:10:31.611-04:00I totally needed to read this today. I am newly st...I totally needed to read this today. I am newly staying home with my 3 kids after running my own business for the past 8 years. Although I worked out of the home and I loved what I did - I was constantly feeling like my heart was elsewhere. Since making the leap- my marriage has strengthened in so many ways and my home is a more peaceful place and I am just a happier person. Thanks to all of you moms for sharing- it helps me know I made the right decision for me- AND my family.<br /><br />KarenKarenhttp://www.women4success.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14881033.post-25346883664099459122009-07-17T11:28:50.295-04:002009-07-17T11:28:50.295-04:00I love reading/hearing about courageous women of f...I love reading/hearing about courageous women of faith and you, my friend, are one of them! I'm so glad that God has blessed you and your family through your sacrifice of staying home. I can tell it's blessed you & each of your kids (and your hubby too!)<br /><br />HugsSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03468825001504482205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14881033.post-44126029728170987272009-07-16T08:01:47.531-04:002009-07-16T08:01:47.531-04:00What a blessing to hear how God allowed you to be ...What a blessing to hear how God allowed you to be at home! :DSherry @ Lamp Unto My Feethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12997081715350310581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14881033.post-31541665595000346112009-07-15T21:49:30.316-04:002009-07-15T21:49:30.316-04:00I think a lot of women realize they aren't mak...I think a lot of women realize they aren't making any money working outside the home after factoring in daycare costs and slowly realize that the stress of it all, with little pay isn't worth it. I always wanted to be at home, but we really couldn't afford it for the first 20 months of my sons life. I tried working from home after I had him, but it quickly became apparant that dh needed to find a new job if he were going to support us. Within a few months he has increased his salary by 40% at a new job and I was able to come home for good. Before taking that final leap I did the math too, and found I was only netting $100 a month after all costs. It made the decision that much easier. Glad you are enjoying your time at home.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16958981528207127681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14881033.post-44630148332812775322009-07-15T14:10:08.420-04:002009-07-15T14:10:08.420-04:00I love hearing the stories of other moms who chose...I love hearing the stories of other moms who chose to stay home! It can be a challenge, but it is SO worth it to me.<br /><br />Jamiesteadymomhttp://www.steadymom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14881033.post-17669239239663784572009-07-15T11:32:31.773-04:002009-07-15T11:32:31.773-04:00I love your story, thanks for sharing!!!!
I defin...I love your story, thanks for sharing!!!!<br /><br />I definitely wouldn't call your cooking simple meals though... it seems like you do a great job cooking wonderful meals on a budget!<br /><br />My husband and I are eager to have children, but just don't think that we can quite make it on just his income yet and we both feel strongly about me staying at home. We're fairly frugal already and are praying that God will provide.<br /><br />ShannonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336228104747023484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14881033.post-508905854515482009-07-15T10:39:34.753-04:002009-07-15T10:39:34.753-04:00Way to go Mom! I really enjoyed your story. <3Way to go Mom! I really enjoyed your story. <3Moore Minuteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08762855036281651402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14881033.post-67374984721847309932009-07-15T08:56:49.606-04:002009-07-15T08:56:49.606-04:00This was wonderful! What a great story.
I foun...This was wonderful! What a great story. <br /><br />I found myself in a similar position -- Isn't it neat how God let you use the business skills you learned at work to realize that home is where your heart is? And now you can leverage those skills to manage your budget, teach your kids and make "staying home" the best job in the world! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your story.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00072694225062207142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14881033.post-74989282644100510042009-07-15T08:36:49.465-04:002009-07-15T08:36:49.465-04:00Teary eyed here! Your story is really inspiring! ...Teary eyed here! Your story is really inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing!Amy Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00405915657362163332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14881033.post-89026006058024645062009-07-15T06:31:12.507-04:002009-07-15T06:31:12.507-04:00Wow you have me in tears! What a beautiful story. ...Wow you have me in tears! What a beautiful story. Being a homemaker never occurred to me until I had children also. I think that happens to a lot of women! Thank you for sharing your story!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853147086906439337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14881033.post-70840122140343060082009-07-15T05:35:09.125-04:002009-07-15T05:35:09.125-04:00This is a great journey...I think some women are a...This is a great journey...I think some women are afraid to admit that they want to stay home. I think we have been taught that it is not valuable...that a woman needs to earn a salary and compete with other wage earners. Why? <br /><br />It seems to me the times are changing. Women are realizing just how much is available to them--how many choices they have.<br /><br />Good for you, following your heart. Your children have no idea how lucky they are!!!Kristen@nosmallthinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11179729832299127748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14881033.post-5642841202850495032009-07-15T03:36:14.146-04:002009-07-15T03:36:14.146-04:00This is very similar to my story.
I was working p...This is very similar to my story.<br /><br />I was working part time, with a 5 year old and 3 year old, and a husband working away from home a lot!<br /><br />Our childminder (babysitter) was ill, my parents were away, my dh was leaving for a conference....aaarrgghh!<br /><br />I did my sums, realised how little I was actually earning when all costs were deducted....and talked to my dh. After his initial shock, he supported the decision 100%.<br /><br />Within 3 weeks I had stopped. Since had a third child, and now as he starts school, am starting a wahm business creating jewelery.<br /><br />It has been a wonderful journey and my only regret is that I did not do it sooner.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833388514253606318noreply@blogger.com