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Renees Mommy is Here
I still remember the scene vividly. I was getting out of my car at the baby-sitters house and a little boy comes running out the door. The little boys begins to yell - Renees Mommy is here! I remember stopping in my tracks and thinking - Oh, that is who I am now - Renees Mommy. My whole identity is now Renees Mommy - or is it?
As a Christian Working Mom I have multiple roles, I am Renees Mommy and Zacharys Mommy as well. I am Johns wife, Betty and Eldreds daughter, Karens sister, church worker, school helper, a therapist, professional coach, and a child of God. Do you often wonder who you are? Where do you fit in with all your roles?
Women have had many roles since time began. The Proverbs 31 woman is a: wife, mother, businesswoman, charity worker, and many other roles. You will recognize in here some of the stresses we modern women face. Proverbs 31:15, 18 states she gets up while it is still dark and her lamp does not go out at night. Does that sound familiar? We are often burning the candle at both ends.
Although are many roles can be stressful there can be great joy in all our many identities. I love being Renee and Zacharys Mom. There is great joy in watching them grow and learn about God and His world. I also thoroughly enjoy my work as a professional coach and therapist. Work provides me great satisfaction. Christian Working Moms often receive a lot of support and encouragement from co-workers. As Christian wives we give and receive companionship, support, and passion (when we pencil it in) with our husbands. Our work at church and school also gives care and comfort for others. We often receive the greater blessing when we work at church or at our childrens school.
As a fellow Christian Working Mom I celebrate and applaud all our different roles. Variety in our roles often allows us to manage turmoil in any one area of our lives. The other parts of our lives seem to compensate for the difficult times and help us to maintain balance. I encourage you to rejoice in all God has given you and your many different roles.
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Oh, by the way if we meet virtually or in person Ill answer to Kimberly, Renees Mommy, Zacharys Mommy ..........
2004 Kimberly ChastainAbout the AuthorKimberly M. Chastain, MS, LMFT is the Christian Working Mom Coach and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in helping Christian women make the most of their lives. She is the author of the on-line course, I Cant Say No and Pearls of Encouragement for Christian Working Moms, a free e-book. If you suffer from I Cant Say No Syndrome, visit Kimberlys site today for the details on an exciting email course thats sure to set you free! http://www.christianworkingmom.com/online.htm.The Text Information Box above MUST be included for reprint privileges. You may reprint this article in its entirety with the attached text box.
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