I love this post so much, Hope! And I've just added The Midnight Library to my Audible library. Thank you as always for sharing your thoughts, words of wisdom, and recommendations.
Super interesting post, Hope. Like that you are in that space, city planning(know nada about!) but influencing/reimaginating city function; how cool is that.
Saw 'A Million Miles Away' last night, about a migrant farm worker who ultimately becomes a crew member on the space shuttle. His father coached him to learn what you don't know; and he just picked up skills as opportunity allowed.
You're who you are, and then so relevant to the future you are envisioning. You're in the perfect place! And the providence and sovereignty thing, for sure!
This isn't the first time I've heard you use the phrase, "objective ways of measuring" smarts and capabilities. I'm curious what those ways are, for you?
This is a cliche and probably something you've talked about before, but I am thinking that our culture's negative perception of stay-at-home moms is at least partly to blame. I remember--long before I had kids-- interviewing a stay-at-home mom for a position at my work and thinking, even though she'd been out of the work force for a decade or more, "this is a really hardworking, capable, and conscientious person." I perceived in my pre-mom life that raising children required skills, smarts, diligence, work ethic, and toughness. Now as a stay-at-home mom, I know without a doubt that being a mom requires all these things. Unfortunately, the rest of the world doesn't always see this.
This resonates sooooo much. I too started a family at 19, so all of what you said I feel in my bones. The Midnight Library was a game changer for me this year. I was able to put so many what-ifs to bed and start focusing on “what can I do moving forward?” thinking. I still frequently wonder “am I too old to dream like this” and “do I really have anything of value to share?” But I’m trying to build my confidence and remember that even if no one else finds value in it, it’s of value to me and writing it down helps me. That’s enough.
I believe your heart & soul are in the right place to continue to improve the living environment where your family & others live. Beyond that, I truly believe if you want to continue your education in any direction it can only enhance your dreams, family and self esteem. Whether you pursue it now or when the kids are older is your choice, but getting a degree, certification, or just taking classes for knowledge is GROWTH!
You are interested in so many things…jump into one and embrace the commitment to learn something new 😀
I love this post so much, Hope! And I've just added The Midnight Library to my Audible library. Thank you as always for sharing your thoughts, words of wisdom, and recommendations.
Super interesting post, Hope. Like that you are in that space, city planning(know nada about!) but influencing/reimaginating city function; how cool is that.
Saw 'A Million Miles Away' last night, about a migrant farm worker who ultimately becomes a crew member on the space shuttle. His father coached him to learn what you don't know; and he just picked up skills as opportunity allowed.
You're who you are, and then so relevant to the future you are envisioning. You're in the perfect place! And the providence and sovereignty thing, for sure!
Awesome pictures! Thanks Hope!
This isn't the first time I've heard you use the phrase, "objective ways of measuring" smarts and capabilities. I'm curious what those ways are, for you?
This is a cliche and probably something you've talked about before, but I am thinking that our culture's negative perception of stay-at-home moms is at least partly to blame. I remember--long before I had kids-- interviewing a stay-at-home mom for a position at my work and thinking, even though she'd been out of the work force for a decade or more, "this is a really hardworking, capable, and conscientious person." I perceived in my pre-mom life that raising children required skills, smarts, diligence, work ethic, and toughness. Now as a stay-at-home mom, I know without a doubt that being a mom requires all these things. Unfortunately, the rest of the world doesn't always see this.
This resonates sooooo much. I too started a family at 19, so all of what you said I feel in my bones. The Midnight Library was a game changer for me this year. I was able to put so many what-ifs to bed and start focusing on “what can I do moving forward?” thinking. I still frequently wonder “am I too old to dream like this” and “do I really have anything of value to share?” But I’m trying to build my confidence and remember that even if no one else finds value in it, it’s of value to me and writing it down helps me. That’s enough.
WOW, what a popular topic!
I believe your heart & soul are in the right place to continue to improve the living environment where your family & others live. Beyond that, I truly believe if you want to continue your education in any direction it can only enhance your dreams, family and self esteem. Whether you pursue it now or when the kids are older is your choice, but getting a degree, certification, or just taking classes for knowledge is GROWTH!
You are interested in so many things…jump into one and embrace the commitment to learn something new 😀