I always say that I welcome change, but the truth is… I dreaded it. I tend to live with my comfort zone and go with the flow as long as I can see that everything’s in place. I always hate complications. I want things to be plain and simple and I don’t see anything wrong about it. I can just brush away any disagreements and move on even if it means giving in, giving up my pride. For me, life is more precious to be wasted with quarrels, resentments, and bitterness.
It’s been about one year, four months, and twenty six days since I quit my job as a Technical Support Representative to be a stay-at-home mother. Ever since my partner left to work overseas, I am left with no other choice – we can’t find a suitable Nanny for my then one year old son not to mention taking care of my other three children. Being a working mom for almost ten years made my life worth living. I was able to provide my family a decent home, regular meal, and perks like buying not only what their needs but also their wants. Aside from that, I am not good in housekeeping. My partner took care of household chores and our children before. All I do is work, sleep, and eat. But hey, I worked pretty hard, as in, thirteen hours a day, six days a week to be able to make both ends meet. These things made it hard for me to adjust and until now, it is still more than a struggle and yet I have to face change no matter what not only for me but more for the sake of my children. I may have lost something very important to me but I also learned so much and became closer to my children. I’ve never been this happy in my life – to be able to stay with them most of the time, to attend to their needs and to bond with them more often. It is indeed priceless. I can’t thank God enough!
How about you? Do you fear change or welcome it with open arms, embrace it and look forward positively? I would be delighted if you’d share your thoughts about this. Have a nice day!
I fear change,i die of anxiety just thinking,but hey so seem to be cool,great that you have time with your children,they need that most 🙂 all the best
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Change is certainly scary at first. And I don’t think it even gets easier the more it happens. I think accepting and allowing it as a part of our life is the best way to approach it!
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Blessings, missing your smiling face.
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Nice pictures- you have a lovely family.
Change… sometimes it can be hard, other times it can be exciting, but it is an inevitable part of life. If we let it, even if it’s painful,change helps us grow and sometimes even leads to unexpected improvements in life. It sounds like you have a good attitude- you are honest with yourself about your feelings, but also open to seeing the positives in the new situation. Your kids are lucky to have such a wise mama. 🙂
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Hi! Thank you so much for your kind words. This made my day, really. I’m glad you were able to relate with my thoughts. this is such a wonderful feedback.
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