... A Full Time Job

I've been putting this post off for a while now as I try to find the right way to go about this. I really just wanted to share what was on my heart in hopes that someone out there may be encouraged if you're feeling the same way. If you're not, great! Now we know where each other is at.

For those of you who know me, I have worked as a dental assistant ever since I graduated college. As I have mentioned in previous posts, I've always known I wanted to be a mom and this was reflected in my choice of career. I have loved being a part of the dental community and working with the public. I truly do feel that God had called me to assisting and feel very content in that field.

While pregnant there were several instances where it seemed as God was promoting a "stay-at-home" lifestyle to me. It was kind of scary to be honest. I had always dreamed of being a mom and getting to be with my children in the home I had made but never truly thought that financially it could work for us.

After BabyK was born, these feelings did not disappear. Nor did the signs (enter global pandemic for instance). Imagining leaving her with anyone else seemed to rip my heart in two, and researching the costs of local daycares did not make me feel any better. So I "ran the numbers". I sat down with my husband's salary and our expenses to see how this would work; if it would work.

Long story short, it looks like it will. After discussing with HubbyK, we realized that me being at home is financially do-able. It meant cutting a lot of things we enjoy from our spending habits (DOMINOS PIZZA HOW I MISS THEE), and finding ways we could spend less. In the end it came down to an option; do I want to work and therefore have more money to spend on "me", or do I want to stay home to have more time to spend on BabyK.

It's had it's challenges, and I know more are to come. I also know that if this is truly what God wants of me, He will make the details work out. Once they stop working out, I can always revisit the working world then and see where God leads us. I have found such an incredible peace being home with our Baby. There are things I miss about my job (and there are things I don't) but I have yet to hear anyone say they wish they didn't spend more time with their kids.

So for anyone out there on the fence, I encourage you to explore your options. You never know what variables may be changed to make this dream become a reality. If however you still find quitting your job means missing a mortgage payment, at least you know where you're at. My hope for you is that you'd bring this heart's desire to God. If He wants you home, He'll make a way. For those that are unsure if a sometimes drastic lifestyle change is worth it, I say it is. Having less to experience more is a win in my books.

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Psalm 37:4

"Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart."