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Job Opportunity: Homeschooling Mother

I was recently waiting at the orthodontist office, it was a long appointment for Tommy. Timothy and Aarika were playing with the many stuffed animals in the waiting room jungle, so I picked up a popular magazine for working mothers wishing I had brought some reading material from home. Inside, the magazine, there was an article to help mothers find a fulfilling job outside of the home. The questionnaire in the article was designed to help you locate the perfect job and be fulfilled in your work.

Out of curiosity, I started reading the article and was soon surprised to discover that- I had the perfect job -and I didn't even have to go outside of my home to be fulfilled. (Something I already knew, but I was surprised to see it confirmed.) Here are the questions from the survey, along with my comments on my "perfect job." It's all in how you look at things!

Offers Job Security: I couldn't quit if I wanted to and I can't be fired, I'd say that's job security.

A Easy Commute: I think from the bedroom, down the stairs isn't a bad commute. Usually I don't have to go that far before my perfect job begins!

Allows Personal Growth: Yes, I'm privileged to study the Bible during daily devotions. I'm always learning more about child rearing, organization, ways to solve a problem, designing a unit study, or researching a new topic of personal interest.

Creative Thinking: Certainly--I have to figure out how to present a new lesson, give learning opportunities, communicate with family members, and keep up with each individual need.

Let's You Work With Your Hands: Let me count the ways, play dough, diapers, washing dishes, Legos, cooking, blocks, cleaning, wiping faces, dusting, and picking up- there's got to be many more.

Permits Casual Dress: Sure it does, my favorite outfit, jeans and sweatshirt. Occasionally I've even been caught in my nightgown and robe late in the morning. Oops.

Involves Teaching Others: Well let's see, teaching my children about Jesus, manners, phonics, neatness, multiplication, spelling, etc. etc. All day long, every day, what a special privilege!

Allows Privacy to Talk on the Phone: Maybe while the baby is asleep or if I hide in the pantry maybe I could find some privacy.

Let's You Use Sales Skills: Selling a phonics lesson or an idea that your children are against, like broccoli is good for you, and it really is time for a nap.

Involves Constant Communication With Others: Yes, constantly. Conversations like "Mom, what makes the sun shine?" "What happens when you............?" "What are all those things floating around in the air in the sunlight?" I remember the days when I longed for adult conversation, be assured, children do grow up and then there's plenty of that.

Involves Travel: Sure it does. I go to the grocery store every week, sometimes we go on field trips, occasionally I get to go to a homeschool seminar and daily I get to take a nature walk with my favorite people.

Requires Supervising Others: Yes it does. "Please pick up your toys." "Finish your math lesson first." "Please take this to the kitchen." "Please hang up this load of laundry." "Please help your little sister." You get the idea.

Lets You Help Others Improve Their Lives: I really believe that I'm improving my children's lives, by giving of myself, teaching them dependence on God, practical skills, academic skills, and how to get along in this world, etc.

Now I'm sure you can see why I concluded that not only do I have the very best job around, but it gives me many precious memories and moments that can't be duplicated anywhere each and every day. Fill out the questionnaire yourself and remember why you too have the "perfect job."

May you find fulfillment in being a wife and mother and in teaching your children what is really important in life is my prayer for you.

In His Love, Judy

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