The Easy Way Out

  Recently on my Facebook page someone was lamenting on how she should have taken the 'easy way

 out' and become a stay at home mom instead of a the single working girl that she is. She went on to

talk about that she just couldn't have done it because she's to independent.

{Sigh}

So, instead of ranting and raving at her. . .although seriously I challenge anyone who THINKS it's easy

to ONE week. . .I thought maybe some momma out there might need some encouragement.

You know that mom that's been up all night with a sick baby; worried, exhausted, dark circles frame

her eyes and she's forgotten to eat her last two meals, but is on her third Diet Coke just so she can

function.

Or that Mom who is making her grocery list trying to come up with healthy, satisfying meals but

needing to stretch that grocery dollar as far as she can.  She can't remember the last time she

had a shopping trip just for her, got her nails done and ate at a restaurant with cloth napkins and

not a cartoon character in sight.

How about that mom who cleaning a bathroom right now and then going to fold twenty pounds of

laundry. . . she'd really like to talk to another grown up but her toddler is hanging on her leg and by

his nap time she'll be to exhausted to form grown up words.

The mom that was up all night making 'helping' with a project that is due tomorrow.

The mom who can't remember what it's like going to the bathroom alone, finishing a meal at the

same time as everyone else because she's been making sure everyone else's needs are met.

Yes, sometimes she may sit down in the afternoon at close her eyes for 15 minutes or perhaps

watch some silly reality TV show, but that's because her work day doesn't end after 8 hours and a lunch

break.

So, for you Sweet Stay At Home Mom who's wondering if she'll get a shower today, Thank You.

Thank You for loving when it's hard and inconvenient, for shaping the next generation, for making the tough choice to do without so your family can have all of you.

The world might not appreciate all you do and may never understand that you, in fact, took the harder

road instead of the 'easy way out', but I'm sending you hugs and prayers today.

Know that what you do matters, even when it feels like it doesn't and that no one knows just how hard

you really work-your Heavenly Father sees and He is so proud of you!

My prayer for you today, nap time for the kiddos, everyone likes their dinner and a long hot shower for you and a husband who acknowledges just how much easier you've made his life. . .and one bathroom break ALL by yourself.

Blessings.