BIG Decision Officially Made

I did it.  I finally submitted my official letter of resignation.   A couple of years ago I thought this would be the easiest decision I would ever make.  It proved otherwise.   Due to fears and worldly views I let myself change my mind again and again.  The fears consisted of maybe needing to stay employed in case Randy lost his job and I would need to work or that my identity would be lost from the inability to move forward with my career.  Then a good friend pointed out something profound.  She said that you can't let fears and "what if's" guide your life... "what if Randy loses his job", "what if something happens where we need more money","what if the world explodes!"... and what if it doesn't?  Should I live my life in a cave because there is a tiny possibility that the world will explode?  No.  Of course not.  That is where faith comes in.  I have been getting to know faith a little bit better lately and realizing just how powerful it is.  It's more than just being able to say "I know things will be okay" it's being able to ACT on that phrase and put full trust in the Lord.   I know this sounds so cliche but it's really coming together with so much more meaning for me than it used to.  I'm so grateful for the power of faith.

I realize now that these fears were clouding out the thing that is most important, time with my family.  I can always go back to school and to work when my children are grown if I decide, but I will never EVER get those precious years back with my little ones.   I am so grateful to my friends and family who helped remind me of this through both word and example.

I want to make it clear that I do not look down on mother's who work.  I know that this is a very personal decision and in some cases there is no option.  My mom had to work when I was growing up but still proved to be one of the most amazing mom's I've ever met. 

Now,  here are some pictures to remember my time at L-3 Communications:  (coming soon)