Motherhood

Another critical reason I embarked on this journey… My first daughter was struggling with self-confidence. I had begun to notice she was always timid and would rather bear a pain than speak out concerning what was causing the pain. At the point of my decision she was slowly developing ulcer as a result of delayed and denied meals and snacks by my home ‘support’’. She was selectively harassed and threatened. It didn’t stop here – her immediate younger sister was given preferential treatment and made to act as a spy to make sure I don’t get a report of these happenings. This created a gulf between both sisters which I noticed. It’s been three years into my new life and every second of it has been worth the leap of faith. My first daughter who came to accept the fact that I will be home each day she returns from school has blossomed into a self confident out spoken little lady. She and her sisters are a great team –as I watch them play, argue and act out their princess roles (lo

Wow, it;s been a while I stopped by here.... I read my initial post and realised I didn't finish that part of my journey to...unemployment (lol!!). I have decided to post the rest, which was written many years ago.  I am still on a journey and God willing will share some with you. So here's part 2... Now as I look back, I realise how blessed I am to have made this decision and not for a moment will I take it back. It was not an easy road to tow; however certain events and relationships brought to a full glare what was imminent if I continued at the pace I was I going. I had to juggle been a mother of three beautiful girls (then), a minister in church and working in a fast paced multinational company. Travelling for conferences and meetings came with the job; I had a live in nanny and an extended family member as home front support; and my mother had to come in at some critical moments also (e.g. travelling out of the country 2 weeks after having a baby). Where is dh in all