I worked outside of the home for 8 years before I had Rusty. I was nervous when the time was steadily approaching for me to stay home. Not because I didn't want to raise my son, but because I was afraid of being "trapped" and feeling like I wouldn't be contributing to the family... monetarily, especially. I felt that way until Rusty was put in my arms and then I realized how important this motherhood calling is, and what a blessing it is to be given such a sacred opportunity! Raising a child, I believe, is one of the most important callings anyone on this earth can have, and I'm honored and humbled that Heavenly Father has chosen me to be a mother here on this earth.
Last weekend we were able to hear from our General Relief Society Presidency and President Monson at the General Relief Society Meeting. Sister Silvia H. Allred gave this comment and how I appreciate it!
"I know that each of us has a vital and essential role as a daughter of God. He has bestowed upon His daughters divine attributes for the purpose of forwarding His work. God has entrusted women with the sacred work of bearing and rearing children. No other work is more important. It is a holy calling. The noblest office for a woman is the sacred work of building eternal families, ideally in partnership with her husband."
My heart is here, at home, with my son and husband, and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else!
"Our home is a place...
Where God's Spirit can dwell...
Where the storm stops at the door...
Where love reigns and peace dwells."
-President Thomas S. Monson
