tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28013792.post8659727228531017386..comments2012-03-03T22:17:18.702-05:00Comments on Wandering in the Desert: Thursday Brain DumpLindsay Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14097435099555300127noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28013792.post-69054981704835703312011-02-09T19:35:17.961-05:002011-02-09T19:35:17.961-05:00Let me clarify--- what I meant (and value) is the ...Let me clarify--- what I meant (and value) is the fact that my wife is not one who has to have a working career outside the home that maintains a top priority, right up there with her family. I'm thankful that she truly views her responsibility in the home (raising our child) as her top priority. <br />However, if given the chance, I will clear up the whole "career driven" statement with the person that I told that to.<br />Love you!Brian Adamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28013792.post-38789635865117583142011-01-29T18:18:55.544-05:002011-01-29T18:18:55.544-05:00You know, I've described myself that way...and...You know, I've described myself that way...and even at times wondered if I was inherently lazy since I have never felt a huge internal drive to climb a corporate ladder and conquer the world. I'm happiest when I'm home; cleaning, cooking, organizing, taking care of Hunt, making a home.<br /><br />The only job I've ever loved going to every day was when I was in ministry - and that certainly didn't bring in the big bucks. I've been doubting myself lately - questioning why I got a business degree and not a technical one, why I ever went into sales in the first place, wishing I could help support Hunt and I to a greater degree (especially when the rent bill comes in for our apt in DC!). But, the only ambition I have ever felt is to be a wife and mother - an excellent one - and our culture and world does not value that. But, like anything, there are few that truly excel at it...that's a goal that I have more than enough ambition to give me a strong internal drive to strive towards it. :)<br /><br />Love you!Melissa https://www.blogger.com/profile/04739181143439540841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28013792.post-65894276895280061782011-01-28T08:01:57.302-05:002011-01-28T08:01:57.302-05:00Maybe not the best choice of wording, but I get it...Maybe not the best choice of wording, but I get it. I love making money and contributing to Brad and I's "future", but I've told him that when we start having kids, I want to stay home (I'm up for working from home, but I'm staying home). I think there's a huge value in a parent staying home with the children as opposed to childcare. Plus, childcare is EXPENSIVE and most of the time, mothers have told me it was cheaper for them to give up their job and stay home with the kids than pay childcare.<br /><br />Maybe not "career-driven", but definitely "family-driven". I think family-driven is a zillion times more important :)NatleiLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798977175323325719noreply@blogger.com