February 9, 2017
The Memories That We Made


Dr. Laura:

Almost 40 years ago, when I was about to give birth to my first child, my husband and I decided we would do whatever it took for me to stay home and raise the children.  Being a stay-at-home mom wasn't always easy, and there were times I longed to be out in the working world having a career.  Many years later, I even questioned my decision to stay home when I needed to enter the job market and had no experience or work skills.  Finding a job later in life for the first time can be almost impossible.  

Then, two years ago, something happened that put all my doubts to rest and let me know that I had made the right decision all those years ago.  That day, I got a call that no mother should ever get - my 37 year old son had passed away.  I remember being in the funeral home and receiving friends, and all I could do was thank God I had the opportunity to stay home with him the entire time he was growing up.  As I stood there talking to his friends, I was able to relate stories and funny tales of his childhood that I would never have experienced had I been a working mom.  Today when I miss him, I have many great memories that he and I made, many of which would never have been possible if I had been at work.  

Thank you, Dr. Laura, for supporting stay-at-home moms and reminding them of how much their children need them to be at home.

Kerry



Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM