My work life is changing, as well. This past week I gave notice of my resignation from the firm, to be effective the day before Thanksgiving. I'm moving on to my next job: stay-at-home mom! I am so looking forward to devoting myself to caring for my wonderful husband and sweet baby. Jacob and I discussed the possibilities extensively and came to the strong conclusion that, for our family, this makes the most sense at the moment. We feel like my being at home during the day will make life for all of us more pleasant, happier, and more comfortable. I know this new job will certainly come with its challenges, but I've always felt that being a wife and mother was my strongest calling and I'm so thankful to be able to devote myself to it entirely at this time.
This morning at Mass, the First Reading and Responsorial Psalm were so encouraging, affirming, and inspirational, in light of this decision and coming change, that I just have to share them with you.
First Reading:
ProverbsChapter 31
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When one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls.
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Her husband, entrusting his heart to her, has an unfailing prize.
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1 She brings him good, and not evil, all the days of her life.
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She obtains wool and flax and makes cloth with skillful hands.
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She puts her hands to the distaff, and her fingers ply the spindle.
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She reaches out her hands to the poor, and extends her arms to the needy.
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2 Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting; the woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
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Give her a reward of her labors, and let her works praise her at the city gates.
Responsorial Psalm:
PsalmsChapter 128
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1 A song of ascents. 2 Happy are all who fear the LORD, who walk in the ways of God.
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What your hands provide you will enjoy; you will be happy and prosper:
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Like a fruitful vine your wife within your home, Like olive plants your children around your table.
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Just so will they be blessed who fear the LORD.
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May the LORD bless you from Zion, all the days of your life That you may share Jerusalem's joy.
5 comments:
I am nowhere close to being a wife...OR a mother, but I found the Psalm very encouraging. I am excited to see Baby Andrew! :) Best wishes in the last few weeks!
Elizabeth,
I am SO HAPPY for y'all that you have come to that decision and come to it together. I think that's wonderful!!! It makes me smile! What a blessing! :) And how encouraging to read the Proverb, followed by the Psalm. How very fitting indeed!
Congrats to y'all!
Congrautulations on your decision! That's just so wonderful that you can be home with Andrew. Best of luck in the next couple of weeks.
Not much longer!!!! I hate to say that this may be the longest month of your life though! :-) Maybe the holidays will help it go by faster.
You sound so excited to become a stay at home mommy! I have really enjoyed it and can't wait to have more little ones running around one day! It truly is SO rewarding - even though some days I want to pull my hair out!!!
Can't wait to see pictures of sweet Baby Andrew!!
Congrats on your early retirement I guess no golden parachute ....haha. Andrew is going to be one lucky little boy. I made the same choice and have never regretted it one day in the 22 years. I did not miss a thing when they were growing up. Love to you all Aunt Betty
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