Comments on: Making A Tough Decision http://newlifeonahomestead.com/2009/11/making-a-tough-decision/ Our Family's Journey To Self Sufficiency Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:33:47 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Ann http://newlifeonahomestead.com/2009/11/making-a-tough-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-6543 Ann Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:32:13 +0000 http://newlifeonahomestead.com/?p=2921#comment-6543 I am so happy for you that you decided to stay home!! I am also really happy for your children!! They will benefit more than you can believe even if you make less $$!! Take it from a mom of 6, ages 24 to 8. Also, it sounds to me like God was already working on your finances if your payoff on your mortgage wasn't really long. Your home will be more peaceful because of it. You are right, if you took the job your homestead and homemaking skills just stop. There are only 24 hours in a day. God Bless! I am so happy for you that you decided to stay home!! I am also really happy for your children!! They will benefit more than you can believe even if you make less $$!! Take it from a mom of 6, ages 24 to 8. Also, it sounds to me like God was already working on your finances if your payoff on your mortgage wasn’t really long. Your home will be more peaceful because of it. You are right, if you took the job your homestead and homemaking skills just stop. There are only 24 hours in a day. God Bless!

]]> By: Deanna http://newlifeonahomestead.com/2009/11/making-a-tough-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-6513 Deanna Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:42:22 +0000 http://newlifeonahomestead.com/?p=2921#comment-6513 I think we prayed you out of a job! I know that was tough. I have been in your shoes. When I left my job, I wasn't sure how we would pay the bills. What is funny is that we are living the exact same way as when I worked. The money I spent is now being saved with more time consuming tasks but I am spending that time with my children. I worked for my church and it never seemed I had a day off. I was constantly discussing things with parents and being "volunteered" to do so much. I even spent Sundays after church being bombarded with everyones' opinions of how to improve things. It was so hard to guard my family time. If you feel at peace then you made the right choice. I think we prayed you out of a job! I know that was tough. I have been in your shoes. When I left my job, I wasn’t sure how we would pay the bills. What is funny is that we are living the exact same way as when I worked. The money I spent is now being saved with more time consuming tasks but I am spending that time with my children. I worked for my church and it never seemed I had a day off. I was constantly discussing things with parents and being “volunteered” to do so much. I even spent Sundays after church being bombarded with everyones’ opinions of how to improve things. It was so hard to guard my family time. If you feel at peace then you made the right choice.

]]> By: Alley http://newlifeonahomestead.com/2009/11/making-a-tough-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-6422 Alley Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:46:07 +0000 http://newlifeonahomestead.com/?p=2921#comment-6422 I've also been watching to see what decision you made. I'm glad you came to the decision that was right for you & your family. I'm in a bit of the opposite situation. I'm a work-outside-the-home mom with a daughter in daycare. It's so amazing to me how every situation is different. In my situation, I feel like my daughter gets more out of daycare than I can give her just by myself. She is super social, and she has just thrived in so many ways. Loves a schedule, loves learning, exploring, etc. We've just found out we are expecting #2, and we've got a lot of decisions to make. The daycare that we love is completely dependent on me keeping my job where I'm at, and I'm completely aware that every daycare is NOT the same. We've contemplated if I might should stay home with both kids, but I'm not sure it's the right solution for us. We are prayerfully considering what direction we should take, and know that God will help us reach it. I love your blog and seeing a little glimpse into you & your family. ((Hugs)) I’ve also been watching to see what decision you made. I’m glad you came to the decision that was right for you & your family. I’m in a bit of the opposite situation. I’m a work-outside-the-home mom with a daughter in daycare. It’s so amazing to me how every situation is different. In my situation, I feel like my daughter gets more out of daycare than I can give her just by myself. She is super social, and she has just thrived in so many ways. Loves a schedule, loves learning, exploring, etc. We’ve just found out we are expecting #2, and we’ve got a lot of decisions to make. The daycare that we love is completely dependent on me keeping my job where I’m at, and I’m completely aware that every daycare is NOT the same. We’ve contemplated if I might should stay home with both kids, but I’m not sure it’s the right solution for us. We are prayerfully considering what direction we should take, and know that God will help us reach it. I love your blog and seeing a little glimpse into you & your family. ((Hugs))

]]> By: Elissa C. Teal http://newlifeonahomestead.com/2009/11/making-a-tough-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-6417 Elissa C. Teal Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:45:12 +0000 http://newlifeonahomestead.com/?p=2921#comment-6417 Good for you! I realized (after reading about the Israelites in the wilderness) this past summer how fear is displeasing to God, when it's fear and not faith in Him. Fear was motivating my actions (life) and I realized that my fear was the opposite of having complete faith and trust in God. Good for you! I realized (after reading about the Israelites in the wilderness) this past summer how fear is displeasing to God, when it’s fear and not faith in Him. Fear was motivating my actions (life) and I realized that my fear was the opposite of having complete faith and trust in God.

]]> By: Brook http://newlifeonahomestead.com/2009/11/making-a-tough-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-6416 Brook Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:51:54 +0000 http://newlifeonahomestead.com/?p=2921#comment-6416 Speaking as a parent that went back to work, after my kids were old enough for school (my husband did not want me to homeschool)...I really wish I had stayed at home or could come back home now. Once you go into the job market, it is 10 times harder to leave again. God did called you to teach...to teach YOUR children in the way they should go. Also, we live on 5 acres & there NEVER is enough time in the summer to "can" our garden or enjoy the day without having the chores to do. I think my kids miss that alot! Enjoy your time with them...there will be time to go to work when they are grown. Speaking as a parent that went back to work, after my kids were old enough for school (my husband did not want me to homeschool)…I really wish I had stayed at home or could come back home now. Once you go into the job market, it is 10 times harder to leave again. God did called you to teach…to teach YOUR children in the way they should go. Also, we live on 5 acres & there NEVER is enough time in the summer to “can” our garden or enjoy the day without having the chores to do. I think my kids miss that alot!

Enjoy your time with them…there will be time to go to work when they are grown.

]]> By: Nancy M. http://newlifeonahomestead.com/2009/11/making-a-tough-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-6413 Nancy M. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:03:20 +0000 http://newlifeonahomestead.com/?p=2921#comment-6413 I think that is a wise decision! Especially when you put it that way, with all the one pro and all the cons. It is easily to be tempted with money like that, it happens to us all. I think that is a wise decision! Especially when you put it that way, with all the one pro and all the cons. It is easily to be tempted with money like that, it happens to us all.

]]> By: Kellie http://newlifeonahomestead.com/2009/11/making-a-tough-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-6411 Kellie Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:55:08 +0000 http://newlifeonahomestead.com/?p=2921#comment-6411 I am so glad you didn't take the job, Kendra. I have to work part-time nights and it KILLS me. I only have one child, but still it creates tension in our relationship since I have to get everything done during the day so my husband doesnt have to do so much housework when he gets home. Then that creates MORE tension when he's not able to do work at home - stuf that just absolutely can not get done. We never see each other and we're always exhausted. If I was able to stay at home like you and have *enough* I would in a heart beat. You are a very lucky girl and I am very proud that you said no. I am so glad you didn’t take the job, Kendra. I have to work part-time nights and it KILLS me. I only have one child, but still it creates tension in our relationship since I have to get everything done during the day so my husband doesnt have to do so much housework when he gets home. Then that creates MORE tension when he’s not able to do work at home – stuf that just absolutely can not get done. We never see each other and we’re always exhausted. If I was able to stay at home like you and have *enough* I would in a heart beat. You are a very lucky girl and I am very proud that you said no.

]]> By: Kendra at New Life On A Homestead http://newlifeonahomestead.com/2009/11/making-a-tough-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-6410 Kendra at New Life On A Homestead Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:32:30 +0000 http://newlifeonahomestead.com/?p=2921#comment-6410 Thanks everybody!! Thanks everybody!!

]]> By: Renata http://newlifeonahomestead.com/2009/11/making-a-tough-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-6409 Renata Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:08:44 +0000 http://newlifeonahomestead.com/?p=2921#comment-6409 Great decision. I know how tempting it is when you consider how quickly you can pay off the house - if I went back to work I would pay it off in 3 years - but when you consider all your children will miss out on, it's not worth it. You definitely won't regret this choice you've made in the long run. Great decision. I know how tempting it is when you consider how quickly you can pay off the house – if I went back to work I would pay it off in 3 years – but when you consider all your children will miss out on, it’s not worth it. You definitely won’t regret this choice you’ve made in the long run.

]]> By: HappyHermit http://newlifeonahomestead.com/2009/11/making-a-tough-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-6407 HappyHermit Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:35:12 +0000 http://newlifeonahomestead.com/?p=2921#comment-6407 It is so good that you chose your family over work. It is so good that you chose your family over work.

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