June 27, 2016
I Wouldn't Trade, For Any Amount of Money

Dr. Laura:

I married at the age of 20 to a 22 year old military guy.  I continued on in school to please my parents.  I had my first son during my final four classes at college.  It took me one year to finish the "incomplete" grades I got in those classes and get my Bachelor's degree.  It was so hard to be a wife, mother, and part-time student that I had no interest in adding employment to the mix.  I knew it was best to be home with my kid.

I had two more sons in the next few years.  When they were all in school, I worked part-time at the schools they went to.  My work only paid for their tuition, so it was never to have additional income.  We have lived on one income for the vast majority of our 43 years of marriage.  We've never lived a life of luxury, but we've never been in want, and I was always there when my husband and sons wanted me or needed me.

It wasn't all fun, and sometimes I got "cocky" and thought I could do better.  Then reality would set in, and I knew being home was the right thing to do for my entire family.  I wouldn't trade what I have now for any amount of stress from work OR additional money.

Joanna (also known as "One Happy Woman")


Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM