Trade-Offs

As a counselor, while I sit alongside others, it is often easier to identify resolve to their problems than to stop and look inward at my own heart and bring forth change to things that leave me unsettled.

Beginning private practice at the beginning of 2011, working with passionate and caring coworkers, and serving people has been a wonderful and fulfilling experience in my life.  I, however, struggled from day one to find “work/life balance.” I wondered how to give my all to clients (which I desire and they deserve) and my family with two toddlers (which I also desire and they so too deserve).

With this continuous concern, God placed situations in my life that confirmed my unsettled heart as a sign for movement. He spoke to me about trade-offs instead of balance. I was then left with the easily answered question of whether or not there is anything more important right now than being available for my kids. I recognize that for me, there is not. In this season, I am called to return home and place my full focus on our young family and its tender, impressionable age. (I do laugh as I am aware that I am in for some hard work)

I will be pleased if there is a time again in my life that I can incorporate counseling as it was such a joy. It has been a wonderful pleasure and blessing to be a part of so many lives and to see God’s hand at work. Who knows what the future holds and I can only wait and see as I never expected to return home after pursuing this career.

I do believe that as a stay at home mom I will see even more of God’s work and hand in the lives around me. What a wonderful life I have to see so much of his provisions!  I know that am truly blessed!

Luckily for you, writing will be one of my outlets for long, hard and fun filled days.