tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19557769.post8559587569335283511..comments2023-07-13T10:14:47.831-04:00Comments on Melinda Beth: Beauty and the BruiseDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02900180928986741702noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19557769.post-18938742818179419512011-10-05T11:25:53.499-04:002011-10-05T11:25:53.499-04:00Thanks, ladies! I'm glad to know I'm not t...Thanks, ladies! I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who gets frustrated with motherhood at times :) Brooke, your brain is not turning into mush. I think as mothers we are using our brains in more creative ways than we did in school. I always appreciate your comments on Facebook too! It's great to get feedback when I post something because it makes me feel connected to the outside world.<br /><br />Katie, I love that quote! I had not heard that one before. I will add it to my files. When my mom used to go to dinners for my dad's work she was often asked by others if she worked outside the home. Her response was sometimes, "No. My husband earns the living and I make the living worthwhile."<br /><br />Sometimes I miss bringing home a paycheck. Sometimes.... But I think in the end we will truly realize the value of our work and will receive the ultimate paycheck :)Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18056977094811566757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19557769.post-11542100839420234072011-10-05T07:28:07.320-04:002011-10-05T07:28:07.320-04:00I always find comfort in your blog Melinda! I thi...I always find comfort in your blog Melinda! I think I'm at the point where I resent my "job" sometimes, but you are right. It is the best job out there! Have you heard this quote: "The homemaker has the ultimate career. All other careers exist for one purpose only--and that is to support the ultimate career." ~C. S. Lewis. Being a mother is definitely a high aspiration in my book, and i'm still aspiring : )Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677860974221886264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19557769.post-32468051750202255602011-10-05T01:20:31.785-04:002011-10-05T01:20:31.785-04:00I love this entry. I've been having such a har...I love this entry. I've been having such a hard time enjoying being a mom and wanting to go back to work (where I received bonuses and awards for my accomplishments). Each day I feel like my brain is turning more and more into mush. I found some of my college papers the other day and seriously couldn't believe I ever wrote them. They were awesome! Today I just write comments on Facebook. But you're absolutely right that we need to be there for our kids. Even if they don't remember a single thing I do for them, at least they'll know I love them and was always there for them. And I guess I can always go back to work in 18 or so years. :-)The Mackay Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726654192628076898noreply@blogger.com