I'm giving myself a "trial period." If left up to me I would walk right in and quit tomorrow! But, I need to give this a fair chance and figure I will know how it's working after two months. If I can manage to get some more family-friendly hours to balance my long commute and allow me to see Kevin and Wilson for more than 1-2 waking hours per day, I can re-evaluate then. Giving myself this goal date is the only thing that is helping me keep my sanity at this point!
These are the examples that will get me through this:
1. Many of the women in the Bible were leaders among women and men. Deborah was basically a military commander.
2. There were women in the Bible who were successful businesswomen. Lydia in the New Testament was a seller of purple cloth. One commentary I read said she had considerable wealth, because she was able to give a home to Paul and his companions. I assume her occupation provided for her so she could serve God by providing to his people.
3. Then of course there is the Proverbs 31 woman. This woman is often held up as the prime example of a Godly woman. Here is a list of the many tasks the Proverbs 31 women completes:
- Selects wool and flax and works with eager hands
- Brings her food from afar
- Gets up while it is dark and provides food for her families and servant girls
- Buys a field and out of earnings plants a vineyard
- Trading is profitable; lamp does not go out at night
- Grasps the spindle with her fingers
- Opens her arms to the poor and needy
- Keeps children clothed
- Makes bedding
- Makes clothes for herself
- Makes linen garments and sells them
- Faithful instruction is on her tongue
- Watches over affairs of the household
This woman is definitely a working mom. She is an administrator, overseeing her servants. She is selling goods she has made herself and the scripture says she is profitable. Also, she buys a field out of her own earnings. Thus, this woman is making money in order to purchase the field. "Her lamp does not go out at night" and "she gets up while it is still dark" so that she can help her spouse, take care of her children and glorify the Lord in the process.
4. Finally, our moms were all working moms and did a great job with us, if I do say so myself!
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. We'll keep you posted.
Until then, I'm very thankful for a great husband who is a big helper at home and a great hands-on dad to Wilson. I'm also thankful that our friend Becky will be spending three of the five days a week with Wilson - knowing that he is with someone we love and trust is truly a blessing.
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