Ok...to my prayer warriors...get out a pen and paper:
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Kip and I made a BIG decision today. Today I put in my resignation at work. You may be saying right now... "WHAT THE HECK???" or "Shauna has officially lost it..." and the list goes on and on. Trust me, I have said them all.
Kip and I have been through a lot over the past few months and I have truly come to a realization that even though I claim that my family is my first priority in life, much of the time, my obligations and efforts say otherwise. This has caused me so much internal conflict over the years and I realized TODAY that I dont have to have this conflict anymore. Yes - today, I realized this, and today I made the decision, today I called my mom for help, and today I put in my resignation, and today I put in two weeks at the kids' daycare... This is something that I have thought about and prayed about for years - and God answered me loud and clear today. I studied and studied my budget and it said we could do it ... what the heck...it has never said that before...why now? Well, I think it is because for the first time in years, I was actually open and listening for God's voice and willing to follow His plan for me.
I think I am supposed to be FREAKING out right now because I have never been a stay at home mama and I didnt ever think I could be...but I am not freaking out at all... I have such peace with this decision and I am so excited about it. Now - that being said - of course I got home to the kids being OFF THE WALL tonight...and my first thought was "what was I thinking??" but I know you are all going to encourage me and pray for them to be good kids...right? right???????????!?!!!!!!
I NEED THEM TO BE GOOD KIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oh my gosh - can you believe this??? Ok...breathe breathe...
So, I will be trading in the Passat for a mini-van...ok...no I wont...but we are going to make some money changes around here and I need your prayers in that area. We are having faith in Christ that since this is His plan for us - He is going to take care of us in this area...and POUR OUT TONS AND TONS OF MONEY FROM THE HEAVENS!!! That does happen, right?!?! :) Just kidding...now you are sure that I am losing it!
Anyway - will be getting a new cell phone number - it will actually be my old number which I am certainly not posting on the WWW...but I will disperse it soon enough. And I will need to have all my email coming to my hotmail email that I think most of you have. Will disperse that later also!
Ok - love to you all!
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WOW!!! Congratulations! I know that God will bless you guys! I'm happy for you!
This is greatness!
Just remember, that where there is a will, there is a way; I've yet to experience God letting me down financially. It may get tight, but that is because HE expects us to depend on HIM.
You'll be fine! Yay!
Oh my gosh roomate! I am so so proud of you for this huge step! You are a great mama to your precious kiddos, and I know God is going to bless you tremendously in this huge leap of faith. I love you, and when you feel like you need to crack open a bottle of wine at 9:00 a.m., give me a call and I'll open one with ya!
Congratulations! I am so excited ... (and jelous!)about your decision. You will LOVE it and your kids will love it!
Wow, I guess I should have showed up Friday! Sorry I couldn't make it-I fell asleep on the couch at 5:30. I think this has been His plan all along for you. Call me if you need to-I also have some career changes ahead of me.
Congratulations! I think that secretly, all of us mom's who work and LOVE our jobs, would also LOVE to be at home with our kids all of the time. I know that God will bless your family through this change. Just remember to keep the faith in Him that you have right now as you make this decision. You guys can do it if you truly believe that this is His will for your family!!! Love you!
JB
I haven't exactly been rolling in the dough but we have managed to make it just fine and I never thought we could. I know y'all can too. What a great thing!! I'm happy for you.
You have no idea how proud I am of you right now! I have tears in my eyes!!! It is awesome to read about you listening to the Lord's direction...even though it may seem different than what you originally wanted! I KNOW that He will bless you! I'll be praying!! Love you!!!
I have many cost cutting tips I can share with you. We are getting used to the one income situation. I have a great dinner menu if you want it. I'm so glad that you feel you are being led to do this and then you are answering that call. Good for you!
See you Friday:)
what a huge step in faith. i know your kids will be blessed by the way y'all are trusting God in this big decision. i will be praying for you. and i am SO excited for you and your family!
What a huge step Shauna, that's awesome. I'll say a prayer for good kids!
It's what every mother dreams of and I'm happy for you. I'll pray for good kids. And for you not to kill the bad ones.
Wow, Shauna! What a leap of faith! Your family will be blessed by having you home. I'm not sure where in DFW you are, but I'd love to meet up with you & kiddoes one day. We're in Allen and have M/W/F free.
I am so excited for you and your family! I know how demanding that industry is & am glad you are following your heart. You will be fine! I will put you all in my prayers :)
Love ya!
Yep! I'm there- I need to get my coffee on! (and my girl power)
YAY for you and the hubby AND especially the kids!! I will be praying faithfully for all aspects of this decision.
It brings to mind a comparison chart I saw in a Christian money-management book...not sure who the author was.
Anyhow, it compared all the expenses incurred from working moms...little things that I'd not even thought about but are definitely there...and the bottom line was that the mom's salary basically went for her to work. Only very little true profit was realized.
Just keep that in mind if you start worrying about finances. "My God shall supply all my NEEDS..."
I'm proud of you too!!
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