Desires

September came and went this year in the blink of an eye. (Actually it was a very long blink because of IKE, but a blink none the less!) I love September for a number of reasons - but the main one is because I celebrate an anniversary. This anniversary is very special to me, because it is a testimony that shows God keeps His promises. It is not my wedding anniversary, which in itself is a testimony of God's grace and mercy, it is the anniversary of when I became a Stay At Home Mom (S.A.H.M)!!

I know it may seem like a funny thing to celebrate, when we are growing up and someone asks what we want to be when we grow up most of us did not say a housewife! However, I feel that for my life, there is no other profession that I could aspire to that would bring me any greater fullfillment. So, in honor of my first anniversary; here is a short chapter on how I became a S.A.H.M.

Seven years ago this month, I became pregnant with my son. From the minute I found out I was expecting I started dreaming of being able to stay at home with my child. However, I knew that financially we would not be able to make it on one income. Like most young couples, we had an incredible amount of debt to pay off, which also included a mortgage and car payments. With that knowledge, I started planning and praying. My husband will tell you that I am not very good at planning, so I was mostly praying. I knew that God would not give me a desire to be at home with my children, unless He was going to provide a way. My praying intensified when we welcomed our daughter four years ago!

In all His wisdom, God did not shower money on us. In fact, we faced some very difficult financial situations, due to poor planning and irresponsibility on our part. However, He did give us wisdom to correct the bad decisions we had made. And, He blessed me with an awesome part time job that allowed me to be with my children as much as possible. Then, through a very complicated series of events, my husband was blessed with a job that would eventually allow me to be able to stay home!
After careful planning (on my husband's part) and a lot of praying (for us both!) in September of 2007 I was able to quit my job and begin the adventure of staying at home.

I have loved every part of staying at home, all the while never forgetting the sacrifices my husband has made. He works so hard to insure that our family is provided for. I am very proud of the man God has molded him into. I am so blessed that I have a husband that listens to God and to me! With out the love and support I receive every day from him, I would never be able to live my dream. I love you honey!

As I start my next year of being a S.A.H.M. I am filled with anticipation and excitement. I know I am blessed beyond measure: I have an wonderful marriage, 2 awesome children and the desires of my heart have been met by my Lord and Savior. As I continue to focus on improving my relationship with Christ, I know that everything else will fall into place!


Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 (NASB)