Comments on: Mommy, Come Home: Gratitude for the Veteran SAHM

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:22:52 +0000

This series was a labor of love, for sure. So glad you found it and are enjoying it!

By: Kristy

Kristy — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:28:26 +0000

Just discovered your blog and this series today. Thank you for putting this together. My mother stayed at home, even after we went to school. I LOVED having her pick me up from school or just be there after school… with snacks ready. When all 4 of us were in private school, she did work part-time. That was only for about 2 years.

With her time at home, I saw her minister to women in need (spiritually and financially). Our pantry was always open to those in need. She set an amazing example, for which I am still striving to be. Most of my friends moms worked, and I was SO thankful my Mom was home with me. She was always there to help with school projects or just talk about a tough day at school. She and I are now best friends.

Even though we are all grown now (my youngest brother is in college), she is still a stay at home mom. She is able to travel with my Dad for work and come visit me and my children as often as her budget allows.

To end, she will tell you that it was not glamorous, but she impacted the lives of my brothers and I and the lives of countless others. Ever since I was a little girl, I knew that I wanted to be like her and raise a family. Like her, it has been hard (financially) but so very rewarding.

By: Vanderbilt Wife

Vanderbilt Wife — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:18:24 +0000

My mom’s biggest regret is that she did NOT continue to stay home once we were in school. She didn’t go back to work until I was in about 7th grade and my sister was in 4th, but she still wishes she had been there when we got home each day.

My husband’s mom never worked after he was born, and still doesn’t, although he is 27 and his sister is 20 and in college. She finds plenty of ministries to participate in and things to do and is a blessing to their family.

I hope I’ll be able to do the same! We all have to do what works for us, but I appreciate the attitudes of service of these two women in my life.

By: Susie's Homemade

Susie's Homemade — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:06:54 +0000

Isn’t it strange that we have to justify what our mothers were expected to do? In my mom’s day, she would have to justify why she was out working and wasn’t at home cleaning and baking and making a home. My, how times have changed.

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:01:21 +0000

I’m finding that I really don’t want this Mommy Come Home series to end. I’m really enjoying the stories and lessons learned that you’ve been featuring. This is indispensable information for mommies in all stages of SAHM-hood.

I’m not up-to-date on blog awards, but I would absolutely nominate this one for Best Blog Series.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:05:41 +0000

Such a great post! It is so true that you have to do what works for you, a season we are definitely in right now. Thanks for sharing Liz, you did a great job!

By: Liz@HoosierHomemade

Liz@HoosierHomemade — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:29:21 +0000

Thanks so much Amy! It means alot to me to have other Moms care about what I do and want to learn.
~Liz