After 8 years as a pharmaceutical rep, and 11 years in the professional world, I have decided to become a stay at home mom for a while. I have been feeling the need for a change for several years now, but my job was so good, I kept thinking it was not time. I kept praying that God would show me what I was really supposed to be doing. The first part of July, after several talks with dear, wise family and friends, years of praying, and the support of my sweet husband, it became abundantly clear what I was supposed to do. So at my mid year review at the end of July I gave my two weeks notice. My manager could not have been more supportive and I feel so blessed that I had the opportunity to work for such a good man. I cried, but as I left the hotel in Stephenville that day, I felt as though a weight had been lifted off of my shoulders. On August 10th, he came and checked me out. He took my computer and all of the boxes of promotional materials. I had already transferred my samples a couple of weeks before.
It is amazing how much space we have in the garage now that all of this stuff is gone!
One last picture of my company car.
Doug was a great boss and a dear friend. The best part of my job was the people I got to know. When Doug left and the fleet people drove away with my car, I cried like a baby for about 30 minutes, which I think really scared Sutton, but I think I just needed to grieve for a bit. I felt scared and a bit like a piece of me was gone. I had worked for so long that seemed to be who I was, but now I see that was just what I did. I have been blessed to have a company car for our entire marriage so we had to find me something to drive. That evening we drove to Coleman and we found a car that I actually love more than any of my new company cars.
It is older, but I think it is really cute, and I love that I can haul so much stuff in the back! I love being here with Quincy and watching her grow and change. I love the slower pace of my life and feeling like I can breathe for the first time in years. It is so nice not to have to get on the road every day- I think after driving so much for so many years, I had just gotten burned out. I love having time to bake and cook meals for Sutton. I love that Q and I are able to go with Sutton to some of his work meetings. For a long time people joked with Sutton that we were just a figment of his imagination since we were never able to be there with him. I don't have a cleaning lady anymore, but that is okay, because I am loving being the one to clean my own home. Life is really good...I don't know when I have ever felt so happy. I almost feel guilty because I am enjoying my new job so much...Probably because someone once told me that work is not spelled f-u-n. It is amazing the peace you can find when you seek and follow God's will. My prayer is that I will be able to pursue a part time job from here that will allow me this freedom, but also keep me connected professionally. In the mean time, I am just thoroughly enjoying this new chapter in my life!
Thanks to all of my sweet blog friends (you girls know who you are) for encouraging me. After a couple of weeks being at home full time, I am realizing I need to get on some type of schedule so I can be more productive. Q has a great schedule, but I need to do a better job of being more efficient during her nap times. I know I will definitely do Meal Plan Mondays and I am thinking Friday will be my cleaning day. I even found the perfect dayplanner for my new job- it is called the Mom Agenda and I am hoping it helps me to be more productive and organized. If you have any tips or suggestions, please share them in a comment. I would really appreciate it!
