I was one of the lucky ones. I had great parents that taught me the gospel, loved me, and provided for me. I never went with out. I watched friends whose moms worked and saw experiences I didn't want and was glad that I didn't have because my mom chose to be a mom. I always knew that was what I wanted to do. My husband grew up with a mother that worked and told me that he would support whatever I decided I wanted to do. I chose to stay home with my children.
As our family was beginning, there were those tough days of dealing with newborns, toddlers, potty-training, temper tantrums, laundry, dinner to be made, etc. Then my oldest went off to kindergarten. I started wondering why chose to be a mom and stay home with my girls. It wasn't a glamorous or an envious job. I was struggling with my identity and what I was really doing.
I prayed about these struggles. They were honest sincere concerns. Then one day, I had the strongest witness testify to me. The spirit told me, "When your husband goes off to work, and the kids go off to school, they are having to be out in the big bad world and facing so many awful things. You are lucky enough to stay home. You are the only one that does not have to face those trials out in the world. It is your responsibility to have the spirit in the home so that when they all do return home, they can feel the spirit and know they are safe and that their Heavenly Father loves them."
When I hear of women struggling to decide if they should stay home or not, I just wish for one minute they could have this experience that I had. It warmed my heart I have never questioned my decision since.
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