A Tribute to Dad

Yes, I know Father's Day is a couple of weeks away...but this weekend marks the start of a beautiful thing. For those of our blog followers who aren't aware, Brad and I have made a very important decision for our family. It is a decision that took much prayer and thought and something we've talked about and debated since long before we even were pregnant with Gavin. We, along with God's guidance, have decided that Brad will dedicate the coming years to our family as a full time stay at home dad. Most certainly, THE most important, fulfilling job in the whole entire world.

While we are saddened that he will be leaving his students and "family" at Holy Trinity, we feel we are blessed and fortunate to be able to make this decision. Particularly in an economy where jobs are not a guarantee nor are they plentiful. I can't count how many times the reaction to our decision has been "you're giving up a job in this economy?". But many more times than we've heard comments like that, we've heard encouraging words...stories of other stay at home parents who shared how rewarding it was for them and their children to have such an opportunity.

It's somewhat of a leap of faith that everything will turn out the way we, and ultimately God, intend for it. We'll make sacrifices, like many families with only one working parent make, but I'm confident that every sacrifice will be repaid ten-fold. This is truly the best investment we've ever made!

And in no way do I intend for our decision to reflect poorly on the decision that many families make to have both parents work full time. Everyone must make the decision that is right for their family and we are blessed to be in a position to make the choice that we have. With my return to work full time nearly three weeks ago and Brad finishing the school year, I have incredible respect for families that do it everyday.

We ask that you pray for us as we embark on this "leap of faith".

And to my husband -- thank you for being such a wonderful, loving dad. I am so incredibly blessed to have you...and Gavin is even more blessed. I have every confidence that the care you will provide for our little guy will be the best he could receive anywhere. How reassuring for me to go to work knowing that he is in the hands of the person who loves him most. Priceless!