Further thoughts on Motherhood

So, I have been having conversations with myself about motherhood because I posted something, on Facebook, about it.  To me it was moving and beautiful, but I can see how some could be offended by it if they are working mothers.  This is what I think, and it is completely personal and doesn't need to be thrust upon anyone else (ie: you don't have to read this and you can disagree :).  I think that both stay at home moms and those who work can do an excellent job at being mothers.  I believe that we should not judge one another either way.  We cannot know each other's hearts and motivations.  I think that staying at home, in some ways provides more opportunity to nurture your kids because of the amount of time you are with them.  When you work out of the home, you have to work harder at finding the quality time your children need.  I think.  but...those at home could be distracted just as easily with their time too, I guess.  In the end, what really matters to me is that I try every day to be a little bit better (and that is hard work, I have so much room to improve!).  I try to find one on one time and be a friend and a mother.  I like the idea of remembering where my children are in my life... what priority they take in the list of things I have to do.  And are they really just on that list of have to doos... and if they are on that list is it ever done? :)  My job is to help my children to be healthy people who know they are loved and are lovable... who are healed and can help heal others... they aren't something I have to do but people I can embrace and love so that the work I do, becomes a joy.  When we do what we do because we love God, family, people then Motherhood can become a joy.  The end.