tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486066649756395890.post8576210817636795100..comments2023-06-02T00:59:31.530-07:00Comments on The St.Hilaires: Promoted by GodUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486066649756395890.post-3359613800547502962009-10-07T16:45:52.716-07:002009-10-07T16:45:52.716-07:00Lindsey-
Hi, I just wanted to say a couple thin...Lindsey- <br /><br />Hi, I just wanted to say a couple things- first of all, I'm so happy for you that you have thoughtfully and prayerfully come to a decision that you and your family feel at peace about and that God has and will continue to make it possible for you.<br /><br />Second of all, thank you for the note that you respect that not all families can or even should make the same decision- all situations are different and God's answer for all families is not the same- it's great that you acknowledge that.<br /><br />Finally, I was thinking the other day about how much my life and perspective has changed since losing Angelica, our first daughter, and subsequently struggling so much to get pregnant again... I find it so hard to hear parents complain about their kids because it just seems they don't appreciate what a miracle they are. I thought of you and your blog and the fact that I can't think of any time you have ever complained about being a mother - you already have the appreciation it took me going through something so hard to gain. I really admire you for that. I think it's easy to take children for granted and you just don't seem to struggle with that- you really understand children are a blessing and I'm glad God has given you John.La Familia Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00761467255079167816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486066649756395890.post-60721612915284644842009-10-07T06:49:20.605-07:002009-10-07T06:49:20.605-07:00I'm proud of you, Linds. You provide such a fa...I'm proud of you, Linds. You provide such a fantastic example of how married women should live their vocation: focused on God's will in your life and your family's well being!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06337700117104065280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486066649756395890.post-54922615457225756232009-10-06T15:28:17.610-07:002009-10-06T15:28:17.610-07:00So happy for you and your decision, it is amazing ...So happy for you and your decision, it is amazing to me when we have these difficult ones to make with our family how immediate the peace comes....shows that we are confident in it and that is what is most important. I remember when we made the decision for me to leave PT Graduate School....after so long working to get into a good program and starting...but in the end the amount of debt we would hav accrued for a career we knew I woulndt be using when we had children (lord willing) was just not worth it. I was so worried I would be looked at as a failure or disappointment...and sometimes truthfully felt that way myself as someone who had always finished what she started. But, (almost) three children later and the ability to stay at home and TEACH my children has been the biggest blessing and gift and HARDEST job of all. SO good luck, prayers and know that I am always HOME too if you ever want to get together!!!!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08018359852994785092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486066649756395890.post-75765803955727429912009-10-06T13:53:26.015-07:002009-10-06T13:53:26.015-07:00How wonderful that you have accepted your vocation...How wonderful that you have accepted your vocation with a full and peaceful heart. When we married, it was decided I would not work outside the home and twenty three years later, I have not regretted one minute of that decision. <br /><br />There were days..weeks?...that staying home was not easy and the grass looked greener on the other side of the driveway, but seeing how our sons are this day and my desire to be the best mom I could be, I am so very grateful that I was able to stay home.<br /><br />Yes, money was tight, yes it was hard, but out of that, God has blessed us mightily and I know He will bless you as well. <br /><br />My BA in elementary and special education was not wasted - nor were the several years that I taught - they were all life experiences that helped me to grow and benefit my vocation as a full time wife and mother.<br /><br />May God continue to bless you and your family as you travel in His Will.chimakunihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08110341406524333073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486066649756395890.post-41450977017617283792009-10-06T12:19:23.669-07:002009-10-06T12:19:23.669-07:00I'm so happy for you and your family! Thank yo...I'm so happy for you and your family! Thank you for being a great example of a mother and wife :)<br /> CorinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486066649756395890.post-9556308598371576512009-10-06T06:18:14.845-07:002009-10-06T06:18:14.845-07:00I am proud of your decision and the way you made i...I am proud of your decision and the way you made it!Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486066649756395890.post-28944689965144769422009-10-05T22:55:00.835-07:002009-10-05T22:55:00.835-07:00I think you made the right decision linds...someti...I think you made the right decision linds...sometimes i feel the same way when people ask me if I plan on getting my own classroom soon. I have to tell them the truth. My vocation to be a mommy comes first. I love teaching and would love to do it someday, but not until I am done raising my children. You should be delighted with your decision...you are an amazing mom and I am so glad to have you as an example in my life. Love you!athenahttp://www.coryandathenagaunt.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com