tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post3417737915077086956..comments2023-07-05T03:54:03.268-04:00Comments on He Will Carry Me: A Few of the Latest DevelopmentsStacy Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13237198188394672456noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-61687696234172916882023-06-28T04:34:18.762-04:002023-06-28T04:34:18.762-04:00Every family and sibling relationship is unique, s...Every family and sibling relationship is unique, so adapt these tips to suit the specific dynamics and ages of the siblings you are photographing. By following these guidelines and embracing the love and connection between the newborn and their siblings, you can capture timeless and cherished images that beautifully depict the beginning of a lifelong bond. Contact the <a href="https://thelittlesmaster.com/new-born-baby-photography-in-tirunelveli/" rel="nofollow">New Born Baby Photography in Tirunelveli</a> to click the best pictures for your memories.The Littles Masterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02822660721668566334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-15381812924767871162010-04-02T22:55:20.643-04:002010-04-02T22:55:20.643-04:00Best wishes, Stacy. That's a really difficult ...Best wishes, Stacy. That's a really difficult position to be in, and I will say a prayer that it works out for you guys.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13657991888484994774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-40105063493214321042010-04-02T09:33:58.646-04:002010-04-02T09:33:58.646-04:00I'm not sure if I commented on this but I'...I'm not sure if I commented on this but I've been thinking and praying for you guys lots. As always it will work out in God's time just hang in there until he opens up the next door for you :)Michehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03202104148225914041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-74709992444916679522010-04-01T15:41:34.611-04:002010-04-01T15:41:34.611-04:00Stacy,
I am praying for you in IL. I would call...Stacy, <br /><br />I am praying for you in IL. I would call an attorney to discuss what you should do. Most will have a consultation with you for little or no money. Please keep us updated on what's going on and what to pray for.<br /><br />SHE IS PRECIOUS!!!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522898803096024235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-39927854355242824202010-03-30T18:26:19.647-04:002010-03-30T18:26:19.647-04:00I spoke with a friend of a friend and he said to f...I spoke with a friend of a friend and he said to find a lawyer. They cannot take away your job.<br /><br />Good Luck!Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12710079349979758458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-82016628126176966862010-03-30T15:52:25.057-04:002010-03-30T15:52:25.057-04:00Stacy,
I will be praying for your job situation. ...Stacy, <br />I will be praying for your job situation. I am sorry you are dealing with this stress while you should be focused on your sweet new baby. <br /><br />Please ignore the 'anonymous' poster. You are a wonderful mother. Depending on your degree(s?) you can look into teaching online at a community college, university of phoenix (or other online colleges) and our local high schools have online classes now that teachers can pick up. There might be a way to work from home for a little while if you job goes vacant.<br /><br />Eliana is gorgeous, I know you are enjoying every precious moment with her. Know you are held in so many of our prayers.<br /><br />God bless,<br />KristenKristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668146174309791061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-16572943152245765792010-03-30T11:54:31.237-04:002010-03-30T11:54:31.237-04:00My prayers are with you--God will provide a way!
O...My prayers are with you--God will provide a way!<br />On another note, we have the same activity mat for our son--and even though we picked it out, it wasn't until another friend pointed out that it's a picture of Noah's Ark on the mat! <br />Prayers for you in this time of transition, and as you adjust to being Eliana's mom as well as Isaac's.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17505792087015040447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-49718598074183401442010-03-29T16:05:09.355-04:002010-03-29T16:05:09.355-04:00Hi, Stacey!
I will be praying for this whole job ...Hi, Stacey!<br /><br />I will be praying for this whole job situation to work out and for you to have peace about it in the meantime. Remember that "anything is possible with God!" Maybe He is going to make it the impossible possible for you. Based on other post, I think you've indicated staying home is something you would like. My sister-in-law was a teacher and when she and her husband found themselves in a very similar situation after welcoming their first child, God miraculously provided a HUGE like $30,000 raise for her husband. In the final hour, she was able to call her principal and say she would not be returning. She's been home for 3 years now!! Miracles can happen, but regardless I want you to know that I'm praying ultimately for God to show Himself strong on your behalf and give you peace!!!<br /><br />Love,<br />JenniferJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18220618712377183612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-86527026846806655692010-03-29T15:25:15.769-04:002010-03-29T15:25:15.769-04:00wow- highly "unimpressed" with Ms. Anony...wow- highly "unimpressed" with Ms. Anonymous post... God gave me my daughter but to keep a home over our head I have to work. My Mom watches her while I work. I've never missed a "1st" thing yet in 16 months. Working isn't exactly abandoning my child & I can definitely tell I am the one raising her. Some people just dont have the option to stay home.<br /><br />Anyway Stacey, I pray that God helps you keep your position or makes a way for you :)AngelsAmidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04813855047943657712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-55865328086409960092010-03-29T10:26:25.820-04:002010-03-29T10:26:25.820-04:00Oh how awful. Not a great way to spend your mater...Oh how awful. Not a great way to spend your maternity leave :( I pray that God gives you a peace about what his plan will be (hopefully a short commute!)<br /><br />Take care and what a sweet sweet baby girl!!Toniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00932591665219087854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-4243117232838454982010-03-29T08:41:52.189-04:002010-03-29T08:41:52.189-04:00I probably wasn't as clear as I should have be...I probably wasn't as clear as I should have been in my previous comment. First off, a comparable position must be one that is "geographically proximate" to your previous position. That is defined as one that does not significantly increase commute time. An hour certainly does that. See here. http://www.dol.gov/dol/allcfr/Title_29/Part_825/29CFR825.215.htm<br /><br />And what I meant by the FMLA trumping their silly rules is that their HR rule that you can't change your return date should be trumped by their desire to NOT VIOLATE FEDERAL LAW. <br /><br />I realize that your principal is nice and you probably don't want to rock the boat too much, but there is a good chance they aren't taking this too seriously. Call your principal and tell her that you believe refusing to allow you to return at the end of FMLA and possibly requiring you to have a 90 minute commute violates federal law. Tell her that if this is not resolved within 5 business days you are consulting a lawyer. Unfortunately people don't always take you seriously until you start talking about lawyers. And I second the recommendation to contact your union if you have one.Mommy Attorneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06728353448652968705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-65455350244131902902010-03-28T20:30:51.946-04:002010-03-28T20:30:51.946-04:00CALL THE UNION! Praying for you!CALL THE UNION! Praying for you!Nichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11763309747516991029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-82543320465251670762010-03-28T20:21:55.670-04:002010-03-28T20:21:55.670-04:00So many good comments...especially support for ign...So many good comments...especially support for ignorant, hurtful remarks. Just know that there are caring folks who pray! Be at peace then because it will work out as intended.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13063538863025012110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-60198669798028343932010-03-28T19:03:44.530-04:002010-03-28T19:03:44.530-04:00So we will pray for that - for God to provide a wa...So we will pray for that - for God to provide a way for you to return to your old school, ... or for Him to do something even better. Something you can't even see yet. :)<br /><br />When I was struggling over issues about working outside the home, one day I thought about the moms I know who have work outside the home as well as inside the home, and what it would mean if they didn't. Like we would not have the awesome pediatrician we have for our children. And my OB would have started working way late (after her child was raised), and would therefore have way less experience. What about the nursese who are caring for my daughter right now? And the physicians, and respiratory therapists who are all moms? I absolutely believe those women have been called by God to have the professions they have, and that my life is significantly impacted by them. I know so many frients who have outside work, and looking at their children, I believe they are not doing the wrong thing, and that their children are not suffering. As long as you are doing what you believe in your heart that God has called you to do, you can trust Him to care for your children, and for your needs, regardless of which it is you are called to be - working mom or SAHM. Not that I believe you are questioning that, of course. Being a mom is a ministry. But so is being a teacher, waitress, housekeeper, etc. My entire day is made when I get a coffee through the drivethrough section of a fast food place, and am told to "take care," or something similar. We all have opportunities to touch lives every day when we are doing the work we've been given to do. It would be wrong to refuse to be used by God in the areas He's given to us. I try to be patient with the well-meaning females in my life who don't realize that telling me with a small amount of righteousness, that they stayed home to raise their children while they were young, knowing that they probably wouldn't say it that way if they realized it was hurtful. Sometimes we are harder on each other than we ever mean to be.<br /><br />If God works it out for you to return to work, I imagine the great influence you will have on the young lives you will have entrusted to you.conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08675708151247378703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-55067891771101761002010-03-28T19:01:33.977-04:002010-03-28T19:01:33.977-04:00I will definitely be praying for you. I'm am ...I will definitely be praying for you. I'm am not sure if by law that your Human Resources Department can tell you that you cannot return to work earlier than indicated on the FMLA forms. I would contact an employment attorney regarding this. It is my understanding as long as you provide a doctor's note stating that you are able to return to work that they have to comply. I took just five days FMLA last April for knee surgery and I came back to work earlier than indicated on the form as it is just an estimate it isn't written in stone. My doctor sent the note in and I was good to go. Something doesn't sound right here. <br /><br />On a different note, I love the picture of your daughter, she is just so beautiful.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13169949411104658849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-5419235526243764102010-03-28T18:21:57.962-04:002010-03-28T18:21:57.962-04:00Stacey-You don't know me but we once chatted o...Stacey-You don't know me but we once chatted on a fitness board and I've followed your story for a long time now. I just want to say I wish you the best of luck with everything. It's infuriating that your district would put you through this stress when you least need it but I hope it all works out for the best. As a fellow teacher, I know it's hard enough to leave work at school- I'm so sorry that the stress has reached into your home as well.<br />Best of luck to you, your husband, and to Eliana. (PS-I have taught two Elianas in my teaching career and both were absolute angels, by the way!)Emcognitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06047888491763694032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-17556720327636181332010-03-28T15:09:39.673-04:002010-03-28T15:09:39.673-04:00They should have a comperable position, but with o...They should have a comperable position, but with our system being so large I could end up at a school that is 90 minutes each way. What I want to do is ammend my leave paperwork to return before the 60 FMLA days expire so I can, keep my current position. I am being told I can't do that though.Stacy Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237198188394672456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-2926807150618549452010-03-28T14:54:49.353-04:002010-03-28T14:54:49.353-04:00Please ignore the working vs. SAHM comments. I wa...Please ignore the working vs. SAHM comments. I was a working mom for nearly a year. And I understand doing what you have to do.<br /><br />I would RAISE CAIN about them violating the FMLA. It is a federal mandate and their silly little rules don't trump it. They have to hold a comparable job for you. Get tough. Tell them you will be consulting a lawyer (and follow through with that threat) if they do not resolve it. You have federal protection and you should use it.Mommy Attorneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06728353448652968705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-42515493336072387402010-03-28T14:10:30.193-04:002010-03-28T14:10:30.193-04:00Hi Stacey,
I've been a nanny for years, I know...Hi Stacey,<br />I've been a nanny for years, I know that I am a benefit to the children I care for, and I'm sure the care provider you choose will also be. As far as "the firsts you will miss", you daughter won't knowyou missed them! She will know if you miss her first bike ride without training wheels, or her first home run. Those are the firsts that are important!!<br />KaylaKayla Ivarsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10712307904408395394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-36717432828841398082010-03-28T14:08:54.500-04:002010-03-28T14:08:54.500-04:00Eliana is still so beautiful...
Work-related: C...Eliana is still so beautiful... <br /><br />Work-related: Could you possibly tutor? A friend of mine did that, privately in her home, while her babies were little. Just a thought.Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17743452497259859785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-57781435310796664912010-03-28T12:54:46.717-04:002010-03-28T12:54:46.717-04:00Stacey, we are praying for you in WA! My husband ...Stacey, we are praying for you in WA! My husband and I both teach and we understand the frustrations you must be feeling right now. I don't know where you teach, but I am sorry that they are working against you rather than with you right now. We adopted our second son with no notice last May and I had to enlist the union to get the last 3 weeks of school off. God is good and he has a perfect plan for you. We will pray with you that it all works out.<br />Meanwhile, enjoy that beautiful baby and don't lose sight of the joy she has brought to you!<br />JenniferJBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676487885328120749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-64267942639762454132010-03-28T11:26:05.736-04:002010-03-28T11:26:05.736-04:00Stacey - Praying for your sweet family! God is in ...Stacey - Praying for your sweet family! God is in this situation as in has been in so many others you and Spencer have faced.<br /><br />I am also praying too that your heart and mind be protected. People all have opinions and my hope and prayer is that you will not allow the devil to get to your heart and mind because of the comments of others. Praying for protection and that God will reveal himself in this situation!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12028561888607853837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-90405825074672036552010-03-28T11:00:14.326-04:002010-03-28T11:00:14.326-04:00Stacy,
Perhaps anonymous doesn't even have ch...Stacy,<br /><br />Perhaps anonymous doesn't even have children. Please try not to stress over missing Ellie's firsts. There were some things that my mom saw first but they were no less special when I saw them for the first time. She will amaze you so much, and it just continues as they get older. I am praying very much for you and your job to work out. I totally get that you could still have a job, but it could be an unreasonable amount of commute time. I am sure it is so stressful. Just try to enjoy your time that you are allowed to totally dedicate to Ellie, and let God focus on the rest. We're looking forward to seeing you guys next week!Jacksmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12828208191293796948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-11241661935993282762010-03-28T10:54:24.049-04:002010-03-28T10:54:24.049-04:00What a beautiful little girl! I am so happy for yo...What a beautiful little girl! I am so happy for you all! I will kepp your family in my prayers!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07791101552389337239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-44570356546146810242010-03-28T10:04:02.043-04:002010-03-28T10:04:02.043-04:00I was in this work situation after I took a year o...I was in this work situation after I took a year off to be with my baby. I was scrambling to try to find a job, and was very stressed. God opened up a door and put me in the best teaching position I could have asked for. It will work out in the end. Something will come open and you will have a job. Praying for you guys.Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062378688743114439noreply@blogger.com