tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3033761902465746972.post2462665505184653662..comments2012-10-26T12:35:41.835-07:00Comments on Parchment Ponderings: From Business Casual to Spit-up Comfortable: The Transition from Work at a Bank to Work as a Stay-at-Home MomAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14728974490493363215noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3033761902465746972.post-32284153666906106712012-07-31T16:19:05.241-07:002012-07-31T16:19:05.241-07:00It will be interesting to read about your journey....It will be interesting to read about your journey. I have many fears concerning the transition, but would be encouraged by someone like you. I hope you keep writing.Meleah Reardonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3033761902465746972.post-4935712833693898462012-07-26T15:15:17.856-07:002012-07-26T15:15:17.856-07:00Ahh, yes, transition. That passage way from the f...Ahh, yes, transition. That passage way from the familiar to the unfamiliar; change. It's not an easy road for sure, but one that you will not regret. God bless you, Rebekah, as you continue to answer the high-calling of motherhood. With God's grace, I know you will be blessed beyond measure!! <br /><br />LoriLori Brennanhttp://parchmentponderings.blogspot.com/2012/07/from-dress-casual-to-spit-up.html?spref=fbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3033761902465746972.post-40833211189721115692012-07-26T11:13:53.426-07:002012-07-26T11:13:53.426-07:00You touched on a good point--some of the boredom c...You touched on a good point--some of the boredom comes from the healing process that renders me slightly useless around the house. I am awaiting the day when I can get out more, perhaps go jogging and take longer walks, and clean the house with the old vigor I had (although motivation is 90%!).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14728974490493363215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3033761902465746972.post-9477438439936168062012-07-26T10:21:56.857-07:002012-07-26T10:21:56.857-07:00Write away!! So glad to hear you express yourself ...Write away!! So glad to hear you express yourself with your gift of words. Let me give back to you the encouragement you give to me; The "extraordinary" is in the ordinary. Wait. Create. Make your own music. You have continually found ways to lift another with your cheerful ways. Sing outloud! Call me whenever. Communicate with voice mails, letters and how about some canvas? I'll always make time for you, daughter of the most excellent kind! :) Love, DadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3033761902465746972.post-81344341208131307972012-07-26T10:04:14.128-07:002012-07-26T10:04:14.128-07:00You wrote so eloquently how so many of is feel. Al...You wrote so eloquently how so many of is feel. All I can say is its worth it! 7 years after becoming a stay at home mom I don't regret a day... The boredom becomes non existant when you are recovered from labor and find all the things around the house you can do to lighten Andrews load. The loneliness can be alleviated by making an effort to connect with other friends, especially moms of children the same age as yours. We have playdates/ mommy dates 3 times a week in the summer and surround ourselves with meaningful friendships. It took what felt like forever at the time to find my "place", my rhythm. And I am not always there. But when I am, I am filled with peace, contentment and a knowlege that I am right where I need to be. You have always inspired me and I know you are making this transition with a grace I would love to be able to emulate. Love you, my dear sister- of- the- heart. Call anytime. I always live hearing your sweet voice! KatieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com