In previous posts, I’ve alluded to a personal transformation my life has been undergoing for some time now. My journey as a SAHM has been life-changing for me, and continues to reveal much about me.
When I was leaving my work just over one year ago, a concerned friend said to me, “Be sure to take care of yourself. Just don’t lose yourself.” I’ve found instead, that being a SAHM is bringing me closer to my authentic self who I really am – even though the process is not easy…
Through a variety of means, God has been revealing to me – step by step – this path He has called me to. Some require serious discipline. Some require serious commitment. Some require letting go of ideologies I have long held to that, to put it bluntly, conflict with God’s Word. It is becoming clearer to me – and the time is approaching when I can finally write about it as I am being called to do.
It’s also with a great deal of excitement that I can also let you know, I’ll be moving to a “.com” website of my own! So keep your eyes peeled and stay tuned for more details!
As for the rest of this week, I am preparing for these things to come and will be traveling with Roy & the girls to visit my family, so posts may be sparse – but I’ll be back full force June 1st!
In the meantime, check out these posts that totally inspire me:
Like A Warm Cup of Coffee: Reclaiming Your Life – Let’s Talk Feminism
At the Well: Spiritual Restart
Journey to a Gracious Woman: Building Friendships
Until next time,
Have a Blessed Week!
May 26, 2009 at 7:19 am
Just wanted to know that YOU really inspire me.
I am so encouraged by your honesty and how open you are.
Bless you in your travels this week.
May 26, 2009 at 8:17 am
Enjoy your time away!! Thank you for the link love! I am working to pull together a weekly post of my own to share link love as well, so I will definitely be returning the favor.
May 26, 2009 at 10:21 am
WOW! YOU inspire me too! =) A great post and I love the links to posts that you presented here too – they all blessed my heart, and make me so happy to be a woman and the many ‘hats’ that sometimes entails. God bless you and all your ministries – especially in your own home.
May 28, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Have fun with the break and congrats on the upcoming .com move.
June 1, 2009 at 3:20 pm
So, true! I remember when I became a SAHM, everyone told me that I’d be back to work within 2 years because I’d be so bored. Guys told my husband he’d better keep me busy at home or I’ll be depressed. And people I met continually thought I had no goals in life because I chose to stay at home.
At first, I let all of this talk get to me, and I found myself agreeing with them. I was very uncomfortable telling people I was a SAHM and I felt like I had no identity of my own.
But now, I feel I have found myself. My TRUE self. Working actually kept me from finding out who I was and what I wanted. Now, I thank God that he led me to become a SAHM, because I am truly happy for the first time in my life. And boy do I have goals!
Can’t wait to see your new site!