Comments on: Putting My Whole Heart Into It

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 20 Aug 2005 02:38:00 +0000

Thanks, Barbara.
As for forking, well…it’s when you take a whole bunch of plastic forks, and stick them all over someone’s yard. It’s pointless and silly, but a whole lot of fun.

By: barbara curtis

barbara curtis — Sat, 20 Aug 2005 02:25:00 +0000

I love your honesty, Rachel, and your willingness to share how god is leading you. I was talking to my 29 year old daughter today about her brothers growing up and leaving home and how it still seemed they weren’t finished, but she reminded me that there’s stil a lot of work that goes on in the 20s. And now as I think about it, I think it never stops. But sometimes instead of adding to our knowledge, it’s more like unlearning some of the stuff you’ve described. I think motherhood is about as close as you can get to living like Jesus - a slefless living-for-others life. I really enjoy your blog and your stories. And though I do know what rolling is, I don’t have a clue about forking - ?????

By: weniki93

weniki93 — Fri, 19 Aug 2005 02:50:00 +0000

Hey Rachel,
I’m sad to being so hard on yourself in your post. Caring for your home and your family is a huge challenge, one that doesn’t come with conventional rewards. But I think we moms need to redefine “reward” from the “paycheck or promotion” mentality. Because ours our a different kind of reward! And what we contribute to society. I don’t think we have any idea what wonderful things we are contributing when we focus on raising healthy, loving, well adjusted children. Our contributions spread far and wide into time and space.
I believe it to be one of the most remarkably honorable roles a person can ever be asked to fulfill.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 23:50:00 +0000

Thank you for the support, Maytina. I’m so glad that Chris got this new job, and you are able to breathe easy.
Isn’t it strange how we have to struggle within ourselves to see the true value of “just a mom” and “just a wife”, because, from the time we are little, we are told that we should want more. Then, for those of us who find that our true calling is our family, it’s like this huge revelation. It really is okay. It’s like these women who fought so hard for women’s rights have actually hindered the basic calling of womanhood. I’m glad that I am finding more and more likeminded women who are willing to say, “not only is it okay, but it really is fulfilling”. It’s nice to have the support system
Thanks for supporting me. You are a good friend.

By: Family Updates

Family Updates — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 23:05:00 +0000

Rachel, so much of what you wrote in this entry strikes a chord in me. I was told the same things growing up and I really believed it until I got married and had Richard. Through it all I went to university through correspondence so I could stay home, and then last year I started working a dream job while Chris worked at home with Richard. And now, I can’t express how glad I am that I left work, and we were kind of nervous about money, but it’s so true that when we do the right thing, God does provide for us. He provided for us in the way of this new job that Chris just got. All I can do is give a huge sigh of relief and give thanks to God for my family as best as I can. And I know that it can sometimes be hard, I think we just all need a different spark to set the wheels in motion. You can do this, I am sure of it.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 21:16:00 +0000

Aw. Thank you, Sis. That means a lot to me. We are in the same boat, in needing to look to God more for help and instruction. I’m learning and trying. Thanks for being such a sweet sister. I love you, too!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 18 Aug 2005 20:49:00 +0000

I am so lucky to have you as my sister now. So many of the things that you have to say make me want to be such a better person to Malachi and Mackeinzie and the rest of my family and that I need to relize to trust in God more and let him lead me. I Love You!!!!!
Misty