July 22, 2015
Delayed Parenthood


My husband and I purposely delayed parenthood for 13 years after we wed. Although young, we recognized the importance of me staying home to care for our future babies. I really wanted a child when I was 24, but we were not in a position yet of living on one income. I felt if it did not work out where we could do that, it would not be fair to our child to have to leave the baby with a caregiver. 

Years passed and the opportunity to become self-employed came about where my husband and I could run our business from home together. We have owned our business now for 20 years and we have a 16-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter who are blessings to raise and enjoyable to spend time with. They are loving, caring souls who respond well to counsel from us as they navigate their teenage years. I believe the years spent with them when they were little whether it was reading, loving, or just being with them, have made this transition into young adulthood much smoother than it would have been if my husband and I had not made them the focus of our lives once we became parents. Our business has not been a picnic at times to deal with, but what job is? At least we have had flexible schedules and now have the satisfaction and joy of parenthood and the optimism that they will make wise decisions as they mature into adulthood. 

Carolyn
  


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