tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516488777599629236.post3868901972043721756..comments2024-03-19T07:34:44.662-07:00Comments on The Island of Phelps: I Can't Think of a Good TitleRyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09978112515173586772noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516488777599629236.post-80834897182977271842009-03-09T19:47:00.000-07:002009-03-09T19:47:00.000-07:00Though I don't have a child, I've wondered many of...Though I don't have a child, I've wondered many of these same things before. Why did I choose music? Why didn't I pick something that makes more money? But the bottom line (for me, anyways) was that I do enjoy the clarinet and know that I could always find some way (however small) to incorporate it into my life. I don't think you can say that with every major. I think it's absolutely wonderful that you're finding ways to enrich your life and the lives of others through your music.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08859571348253231154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516488777599629236.post-24710954426811517002009-03-07T14:13:00.000-08:002009-03-07T14:13:00.000-08:00Erin--you have a blog! Of course Nancy would notic...Erin--you have a blog! Of course Nancy would notice that, because she is a die-hard blogger, and she put you on her family blog role, so I found it. I am so glad you majored in music, because you rock the clarinet! And I am so glad you can be at home with your son except for a few hours to re-energize yourself. And I have a fabulous article about music that I want to share with you!Myrnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06450610418971329885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516488777599629236.post-62480226106252440702009-03-07T09:15:00.000-08:002009-03-07T09:15:00.000-08:00I'm glad you love what you do! Have fun teaching!I'm glad you love what you do! Have fun teaching!Michaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15744030160358366533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516488777599629236.post-50377406506101929462009-03-06T11:16:00.000-08:002009-03-06T11:16:00.000-08:00The first year I "had to" stay home with Ryan, I a...The first year I "had to" stay home with Ryan, I also thought I was going to go crazy. The only way I could make money from home was babysitting, which I did. It didn't help the crazy feeling....<BR/><BR/>The office where I worked until Ryan was born asked me to come in a couple of days to help them catch up with some backlogged reports that urgently needed finishing (until they got someone hired and trained). I clearly remember leaving Ryan with a babysitter and going to work. I was sad to leave him, but I knew it was very temporary. I went in to work and felt great--talking intelligently with adults, doing work I enjoyed and was good at, and feeling a sense of accomplishment at the finished product. On top of it all, I got paid to do this! I completely understood why new mothers go back to work. It was a bit tempting to join them.<BR/><BR/>Then I went home, picking up Ryan on the way. Looking into his face, I realized as never before the responsibility I was taking on by choosing to stay home and raise him. I understood what I was giving up. I had only hope and faith that it would be worth it. However, I knew that no one in the world could love that little baby more than I, so no one was more qualified for the job. <BR/><BR/>It wasn't until after Daniel was born that I had the opportunity to start my home-based business that has been rewarding enough to continue for 14+ years.<BR/><BR/>Erin, thank you for choosing to stay home with Gareth. I am thankful you have found a part-time, workable outlet that allows you to get some personal development rewards (and earn a few bucks at the same time). We don't always see at the time how the Lord is guiding us. It's often only through hindsight that we see His hand clearly!Momof8https://www.blogger.com/profile/05459740445023756616noreply@blogger.com