tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post5923972839070167536..comments2023-07-05T03:54:03.268-04:00Comments on He Will Carry Me: Birthdays, Decisions, and other Family HappeningsStacy Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13237198188394672456noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-21524369646272094402011-03-18T15:23:23.783-04:002011-03-18T15:23:23.783-04:00How exciting that you will get to stay home with E...How exciting that you will get to stay home with Ellie. :-)Adelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296955982018876387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-76711337986664142142011-03-17T00:00:32.111-04:002011-03-17T00:00:32.111-04:00I took a leave of absence several years ago...from...I took a leave of absence several years ago...from teaching, and have not went back. God had all the details worked out...things I never even imagined. Bless you bon your new and exciting journey!Blake, Alisha, and Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05781812977514385057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-80929989316970620592011-03-16T21:25:58.658-04:002011-03-16T21:25:58.658-04:00I'm excited for you, that you're able to t...I'm excited for you, that you're able to take more time off work. I've been on a "boo-jay" since my maternity leave started, and there is joy in trying to be frugal! :) All best as you continue to enjoy your daughter grow.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17768136041024396256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-47720518626402766532011-03-16T11:44:08.757-04:002011-03-16T11:44:08.757-04:00I took this same 'leap of faith' when my l...I took this same 'leap of faith' when my little boy was 20 months old. It turned into being a SAH mom for 15 years and I loved every minute of it! God is faithful and He will catch you in this leap. He knows you feel strongly about raising your children to be His followers and He will reward that. So happy for you, Spencer and Ellie.Laura McCannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12142102098189200576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-76061495999525968632011-03-15T22:14:23.087-04:002011-03-15T22:14:23.087-04:00I was sure this was what would happen for your fam...I was sure this was what would happen for your family next year. I am so excited for you, and while I know you're a planner like me and that's hard to accept not knowing what it will be like or how it will work, I am sure it will work out. So excited that you'll be able to spend more time with Ellie!!!Jacksmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12828208191293796948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-55395387228282521312011-03-15T21:27:38.491-04:002011-03-15T21:27:38.491-04:00I am *thrilled* for you that you are going to be a...I am *thrilled* for you that you are going to be able to stay home. You will LOVE it! :)Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11387011004798871747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-22781579054837004682011-03-15T19:37:44.940-04:002011-03-15T19:37:44.940-04:00CONGRATULATIONS!
I always think that the best thin...CONGRATULATIONS!<br />I always think that the best things in life are initially the scariest.<br />I was laid off in November and I thought it was the end of the world.<br />Ironically, I started a new job yesterday in the early childhood field and I couldn't be happier...but sooo scary in November.<br />I will be thinking of your family...! I think it's great!Green Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09665621507648431983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-11038468036261714662011-03-15T18:56:39.680-04:002011-03-15T18:56:39.680-04:00So excited with and for you, my beautiful friend! ...So excited with and for you, my beautiful friend! Definitely praying as you proceed.<br /><br />Love to you....Kelly @ Sufficient Grace Ministrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11182310611088290551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-50264581523858468092011-03-15T16:19:56.813-04:002011-03-15T16:19:56.813-04:00The party was great and so much fun. I loved all t...The party was great and so much fun. I loved all the detail you had put into the decoration and I loved how your entire house was filled with joy and happiness. Everyone there was so excited to celebrate Ellie's 1st birthday with her. <br /><br />Also super excited that you are counting down the days of juggling a full time job and being a mom + wife. You will be having so much fun with Eliana.SUSIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13325134834507073153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-4934057249465320182011-03-15T15:49:47.735-04:002011-03-15T15:49:47.735-04:00Happy 1st Birthday to your beautiful little girl a...Happy 1st Birthday to your beautiful little girl and CONGRATULATIONS too on what I'm sure was not an easy decision for a leave of absence.<br /><br />I will continue to pray and know deep within my heart that all good and amazing things are yet to come for your wonderful, inspiring family!Nelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03065769771621161936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-3776067819325165132011-03-15T12:13:34.204-04:002011-03-15T12:13:34.204-04:00I am so happy for you! Being a stay at home mom is...I am so happy for you! Being a stay at home mom is very hard, but the most rewarding job ever. CONGRATS!!!The Barron Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10656226687968481842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-14597159398383755132011-03-15T10:57:39.801-04:002011-03-15T10:57:39.801-04:00I am SO very happy for you- know it is a lot to co...I am SO very happy for you- know it is a lot to consider it, but you will NEVER regret it. all the time with your sweet girl is worth far more than any salary you could ever make!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096823009923369474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-15493490090147640322011-03-15T10:13:18.467-04:002011-03-15T10:13:18.467-04:00What a great decision for your family! I know you ...What a great decision for your family! I know you have been thinking about this for awhile. I am so happy that you will be able to spend this time with Ellie! <br /><br />SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213628589283252225noreply@blogger.com