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What Does It Take To Be WAHM?
(Work At Home Mom)
(Work At Home Mom)
I'm invisible. It all began to make
sense, the blank stares, the lack of
response, the way one of the kids will
sense, the blank stares, the lack of
response, the way one of the kids will
Deciding to be a WAHM has it's rewards that cannot compare with anything you can imagine. Here are some
facts you might want to consider when you are thinking about making that 'leap' in life and coming home to your
children.
1. You are never late for work! Being a WAHM means you can work when you want and be with your children at
the same time, all the time.
2. No daycare costs which really bites into half your pay. Being a WAHM, you save money avoiding that expense
and get to enjoy your children while your at it.
3. You can decide what you want to do when it comes to being a WAHM as you are the boss. It's great to be
your own boss, by the way!
4. You can work in your pajamas if you want! Nothing is better than working in your pj's with that first cup of
coffee while you are earning some online cash.
5. No more traffic jams! Who wants to run into traffic that puts you late for work? No more headaches due to
Interstate overload!
6. Other WAHM's to meet. There's a whole network of other's, once in your same shoes, that would be happy to
teach you what they have learned though trial and error. You are never alone.
7. Everyday is take the kids to work day! Where else can you get a hug from that precious little one while you're
typing away earning income?
It's never to late to decide to come home. Do your research and go home!
Shona Bryant
wahmof6
http://www.wahmof6.blogspot.com/
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Shona_Bryant
When you come face to face with a decision in life to make, you must
remember every decision brings an outcome. You are the deciding factor
when it comes to what you want for the rest of your life. Taking the journey of
being a WAHM has far surpassed the feminism movement we see across
the world. There is no greater joy than to see your children grow without
missing a moment!
remember every decision brings an outcome. You are the deciding factor
when it comes to what you want for the rest of your life. Taking the journey of
being a WAHM has far surpassed the feminism movement we see across
the world. There is no greater joy than to see your children grow without
missing a moment!
history and the mind that graduated summa cum laude - but now they had disappeared into the peanut butter,
never to be seen again. She's going ... she's going ... she's gone!
One night, a group of us were having dinner, celebrating the return of a friend from England. Janice had just
gotten back from a fabulous trip, and she was going on and on about the hotel she stayed in. I was sitting there,
looking around at the others all put together so well. It was hard not to compare and feel sorry for myself as I
looked down at my out-of-style dress; it was the only thing I could find that was clean. My unwashed hair was
pulled up in a clip and I was afraid I could actually smell peanut butter in it. I was feeling pretty pathetic, when
Janice turned to me with a beautifully wrapped package, and said, "I brought you this." It was a book on the great
cathedrals of Europe. I wasn't exactly sure why she'd given it to me until I read her inscription: "To Charlotte, with
admiration for the greatness of what you are building when no one sees."
In the days ahead I would read - no, devoured - the book. And I would discover what would become for me, four
life-changing truths, after which I could pattern my work: (1) No one can say who built the great cathedrals - we
have no record of their names. (2) These builders gave their whole lives for a work they would never see
finished.(3) They made great sacrifices and expected no credit.(4) The passion of their building was fueled by
their faith that the eyes of God saw everything.
A legendary story in the book told of a rich man who came to visit the cathedral while it was being built, and he
saw a workman carving a tiny bird on the inside of a beam. He was puzzled and asked the man, "Why are you
spending so much time carving that bird into a beam that will be covered by the roof? No one will ever see it."
And the workman replied, "Because God sees."
I closed the book, feeling the missing piece fall into place. It was almost as if I heard God whispering to me, "I
see you, Charlotte. I see the sacrifices you make every day, even when no one around you does. No act of
kindness you've done, no sequin you've sewn on, no cupcake you've baked, is too small for me to notice and
smile over. You are building a great cathedral, but you can't see right now what it will become."
At times, my invisibility feels like an affliction. But it is not a disease that is erasing my life. It is the cure for the
disease of my own self centeredness. It is the antidote to my strong, stubborn pride.I keep the right
perspective when I see myself as a great builder. As one of the people who show up at a job that they will
never see finished, to work on something that their name will never be on.
The writer of the book went so far as to say that no cathedrals could ever be built in our lifetime because
there are so few people willing to sacrifice to that degree. When I really think about it, I don't want my son to tell
the friend he's bringing home from college for Thanksgiving, "My mom gets up at 4 in the morning and bakes
never to be seen again. She's going ... she's going ... she's gone!
One night, a group of us were having dinner, celebrating the return of a friend from England. Janice had just
gotten back from a fabulous trip, and she was going on and on about the hotel she stayed in. I was sitting there,
looking around at the others all put together so well. It was hard not to compare and feel sorry for myself as I
looked down at my out-of-style dress; it was the only thing I could find that was clean. My unwashed hair was
pulled up in a clip and I was afraid I could actually smell peanut butter in it. I was feeling pretty pathetic, when
Janice turned to me with a beautifully wrapped package, and said, "I brought you this." It was a book on the great
cathedrals of Europe. I wasn't exactly sure why she'd given it to me until I read her inscription: "To Charlotte, with
admiration for the greatness of what you are building when no one sees."
In the days ahead I would read - no, devoured - the book. And I would discover what would become for me, four
life-changing truths, after which I could pattern my work: (1) No one can say who built the great cathedrals - we
have no record of their names. (2) These builders gave their whole lives for a work they would never see
finished.(3) They made great sacrifices and expected no credit.(4) The passion of their building was fueled by
their faith that the eyes of God saw everything.
A legendary story in the book told of a rich man who came to visit the cathedral while it was being built, and he
saw a workman carving a tiny bird on the inside of a beam. He was puzzled and asked the man, "Why are you
spending so much time carving that bird into a beam that will be covered by the roof? No one will ever see it."
And the workman replied, "Because God sees."
I closed the book, feeling the missing piece fall into place. It was almost as if I heard God whispering to me, "I
see you, Charlotte. I see the sacrifices you make every day, even when no one around you does. No act of
kindness you've done, no sequin you've sewn on, no cupcake you've baked, is too small for me to notice and
smile over. You are building a great cathedral, but you can't see right now what it will become."
At times, my invisibility feels like an affliction. But it is not a disease that is erasing my life. It is the cure for the
disease of my own self centeredness. It is the antidote to my strong, stubborn pride.I keep the right
perspective when I see myself as a great builder. As one of the people who show up at a job that they will
never see finished, to work on something that their name will never be on.
The writer of the book went so far as to say that no cathedrals could ever be built in our lifetime because
there are so few people willing to sacrifice to that degree. When I really think about it, I don't want my son to tell
the friend he's bringing home from college for Thanksgiving, "My mom gets up at 4 in the morning and bakes
walk into the room while I'm on the phone and ask to
be taken to the store. Inside I'm thinking, "Can't you
see I'm on the phone?" Obviously not. No one can see
if I'm on the phone, or cooking, or sweeping the floor,
or even standing on my head in the corner, because
no one can see me at all. I'm invisible.
Some days I am only a pair of hands, nothing more:
Can you fix this? Can you tie this? Can you open this?
Some days I'm not a pair of hands; I'm not even a
human being. I'm a clock to ask, "What time is it?" I'm
a satellite guide to answer, "What number is the
Disney Channel?" I'm a car to order, "Right around
5:30, please. "I was certain that these were the hands
that once held books and the eyes that studied
be taken to the store. Inside I'm thinking, "Can't you
see I'm on the phone?" Obviously not. No one can see
if I'm on the phone, or cooking, or sweeping the floor,
or even standing on my head in the corner, because
no one can see me at all. I'm invisible.
Some days I am only a pair of hands, nothing more:
Can you fix this? Can you tie this? Can you open this?
Some days I'm not a pair of hands; I'm not even a
human being. I'm a clock to ask, "What time is it?" I'm
a satellite guide to answer, "What number is the
Disney Channel?" I'm a car to order, "Right around
5:30, please. "I was certain that these were the hands
that once held books and the eyes that studied
I'm Invisible
homemade pies, and then she hand bastes a turkey for
three hours and presses all the linens for the table." That
would mean I'd built a shrine or a monument to myself. I
just want him to want to come home. And then, if there is
anything more to say to his friend, to add, "You're gonna
love it there."
As mothers, we are building great cathedrals. We cannot
be seen if we're doing it right. And one day, it is very
possible that the world will marvel, not only at what we
have built, but at the beauty that has been added to the
world by the sacrifices of invisible women. God Bless You
as you build your Cathedrals
Note from Deborah: I found this out browsing the internet
and was unable to find the author, however it was just
such a great tribute to Motherhood, I just had to bring it. If
anyone knows the author, please let me know. I always
give credits and in this case a big hug for her story as well!
three hours and presses all the linens for the table." That
would mean I'd built a shrine or a monument to myself. I
just want him to want to come home. And then, if there is
anything more to say to his friend, to add, "You're gonna
love it there."
As mothers, we are building great cathedrals. We cannot
be seen if we're doing it right. And one day, it is very
possible that the world will marvel, not only at what we
have built, but at the beauty that has been added to the
world by the sacrifices of invisible women. God Bless You
as you build your Cathedrals
Note from Deborah: I found this out browsing the internet
and was unable to find the author, however it was just
such a great tribute to Motherhood, I just had to bring it. If
anyone knows the author, please let me know. I always
give credits and in this case a big hug for her story as well!
The professional learning community that I formed is called Emerging Technologies. It such a nice
broad topic and so very current that I believe we can really help each other create a vision on how to
implement the newest technologies available. We are going to start with wikis. If you are interested in
joining your voice in this conversation, visit the Tuesdays with Karen Social Network.
Come experiment with me in this unique professional learning community.I completely understand if
the thought of joining a professional learning community sounds like it is off the radar chart, but I also
know that there are those times when you just what to kick off your shoes, sit down at your computer
(after the kids are in bed) and engage in something new.
broad topic and so very current that I believe we can really help each other create a vision on how to
implement the newest technologies available. We are going to start with wikis. If you are interested in
joining your voice in this conversation, visit the Tuesdays with Karen Social Network.
Come experiment with me in this unique professional learning community.I completely understand if
the thought of joining a professional learning community sounds like it is off the radar chart, but I also
know that there are those times when you just what to kick off your shoes, sit down at your computer
(after the kids are in bed) and engage in something new.
TEACHERS... TUESDAYS WITH KAREN
New Community Forum Started! Tell every teacher you know!
New Community Forum Started! Tell every teacher you know!
The beauty of the Internet today is that it's not just a
click and search world. You can be totally interactive.
Our professional learning community is for you to
join other educators who want to engage in
professional dialogues, but don't really want to
commit to an online course with all its requirements
or just don't want to have any strings attached. Our
community is totally timeless. Come in when you
want, discuss what you want or just read what
others have to say. I would really like to encourage
you to consider joining me in this experiment. I just
created the community but the dialogue has already
started. Won't you join us?
click and search world. You can be totally interactive.
Our professional learning community is for you to
join other educators who want to engage in
professional dialogues, but don't really want to
commit to an online course with all its requirements
or just don't want to have any strings attached. Our
community is totally timeless. Come in when you
want, discuss what you want or just read what
others have to say. I would really like to encourage
you to consider joining me in this experiment. I just
created the community but the dialogue has already
started. Won't you join us?
Watch the video. It's encouraging to know there are
teachers who truly care about the growth of our
children. (Made by Ana who's a part of Karen's Forum)
teachers who truly care about the growth of our
children. (Made by Ana who's a part of Karen's Forum)
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