Comments on: Mom is staying home!

By: Erika

Erika — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:48:30 +0000

I’m glad that things worked out the way they were “meant to”. I enjoy your postings about your family as I am a stay at home mom. Good luck to you all.

By: Tommy R

Tommy R — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:52:38 +0000

My wife was a SAHM until the youngest turned 18. She wouldn’t have had it any other way, and I’m so greatful she made her OWN decision back in 1975 when our oldest was born.

God made it work for us… He does that when you truly turn it over to Him thru trust and faith.

I always enjoy your writings, Stew.

God Bless

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:21:53 +0000

I’m very happy for you. My husband has taken a 20% pay cut the last year (I’m a SAHM), and we’re doing better financially than we ever have. I know firsthand that God will meet your needs, and you’ll be surprised at how quickly you’ll make those goals.

By: Kacie

Kacie — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:10:10 +0000

Hooray! It’ll work out. Debt-reduction is important, but there are other things that trump it.

Maybe once your wife gets in the groove of things, she can start some sort of cottage business or in-home day care.

Good luck to your family!

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:07:11 +0000

I’ve never regretted coming home to stay with my children after 8 years as a working mom. Yes, the money is super tight sometimes, but the 10 years I’ve been home have made our family stronger and healthier than it ever would have been otherwise. I’m glad things are working out well for you all.

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:32:27 +0000

Oh good! I agree with your pro-con list but as a SAHM I know this will be far more rewarding for the Mrs.
Enjoy the little ones!

By: Trisha

Trisha — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:50:14 +0000

Dear Friend in Christ,
I am a 60-year-old, empty-nester, who chose to stay home with my children for reasons related to my faith, homeschool my children (not so popular nor government-friendly in the 1980’s & early ’90’s) and also had an in-home daycare business, so I understand the joys as well as hardships that come with those decisions, especially as the (then) victim of divorce. You will be blessed for making your family a priority over the extra money a different job might have brought. I actually made more income at daycare than I could have working outside the home and there are great tax write-offs (including food, home expenses, & square-footage allowances). At that time there were also many programs available providing free food for daycare providers. When my children were older, I went back to college and now have my Master’s and am still self-employed in my new career, but am remarried to a wonderful godly man. I wish you the best & want to encourage you to continue on this new path. There are many Christian websites & organizations that have helpful information & resources available now.
God bless you & yours in all your endeavors,
In Christ.

By: sir jorge

sir jorge — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:46:05 +0000

sounds like all is working out great, great to see your optimism

By: stacy

stacy — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:56:55 +0000

stew,
i am so happy that your wife will be home with the family. we were in the same position as your family about five years ago. i know debt repayment and retirement are important, but once the kids get older you really can start taking care of that. this time in your life when you have little ones flys by so fast. just try to roll with it now financially and reap the joy that comes with a young family.

By: Gina

Gina — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:19:59 +0000

Stew,

I am glad things worked out for the better. Mrs. Stew was right to stick to her deadline. In my experience, a company/school/employer who cannot maintain the basic admin requirements would definitely have let other things ‘fall through the cracks’ … like your paycheck.

Maybe God has something better planned for you financially. I mean, I don’t even think Gibble Guy ever thought he would be completely out of debt w/in 3 yrs of his life changing event. And this year when I needed a part-time job to get out of debt faster, God turned one of my volunteer jobs into a paid position. HE is good!! (Nahum 1:7)

Thanks for the update.