tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984899303327854652.post2134815489650038038..comments2023-07-16T08:33:47.182-04:00Comments on themommyanswer: We can all be good momsTracy Wainwrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555889526318782769noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984899303327854652.post-79371447283256364612008-02-21T16:16:00.000-05:002008-02-21T16:16:00.000-05:00Beth, I haven't forgotten the "God factor." As yo...Beth,<BR/> I haven't forgotten the "God factor." As you said, I just haven't gotten there yet. In my plan for my book, I want it to be a book that any mom would pick up and read. The last chapter will complete the answer that all moms need: an identity based in who we are in Christ and leaning on him for everything we need. <BR/> Thanks sooo much for your comments. Yours is just the type of perspective I'm looking for as I continue to work on my book. (and you can keep the compliments coming, it's very encouraging!)Tracy Wainwrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08555889526318782769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984899303327854652.post-29084717251387755132008-02-21T11:03:00.000-05:002008-02-21T11:03:00.000-05:00Tracy,One other thought to consider for you book. ...Tracy,<BR/>One other thought to consider for you book. I work because God wants me to. I know that sounds UNBIBLICAL to some. But for what ever reason God has kept me working - FULL TIME. I have prayed for release from work and God has said no. I see that God is taking me places(spiritually) now that I couldn't have gone if I stayed home and preparing me for my future in His service. I don't know if you planned on addressing God and how he figures into the mothering equation-- can you incorporate the "God factor" -- decisions to stay home or go to work are not always our decisions but God's. And mothering is in the God realm to, I can not be a "good" mom without Christ and his peace in me. <BR/>For me and others who work or stay home, cannot leave Christ out of the equation, so while I am reading your blog I keep saying in my head, what about the "God factor". And maybe I need to read more of your blog or you just haven't gotten there yet?????<BR/>Thanks for writing - you are very good at your GIFT!<BR/>Beth Abbottphil4:13Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10876846441813198480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984899303327854652.post-18713966585299659562008-02-21T10:50:00.000-05:002008-02-21T10:50:00.000-05:00Tracy,Another thought... the stay at home's clubs ...Tracy,<BR/>Another thought... the stay at home's clubs make it hard for a working mom(me) to connect with the other non working moms. It almost becomes an exclusive club, and maybe not intentionally but it does. The outreach between the two groups can get lost in the shuffle. While logistics plays a part in the problem, I wonder if there could be a conscious - proactive effort to join.<BR/>Beth Abbottphil4:13Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10876846441813198480noreply@blogger.com