November 12, 2014
Proud to Say, I am a 'Homemaker'


I recently received a request from the prestigious all girls, college prep Catholic high school from which I graduated to contribute to their alma mater directory.

Most of the women I graduated with went on to have successful careers upon graduating from college. I too went on to get my bachelor's degree in journalism, and then a teaching credential. When I called the people putting the directory together, the woman on the phone asked me if I had a title or job position I wanted to include. I thought for a minute and then said, "homemaker". She chuckled and asked if I really wanted her to put that down. I said, "yes," she sighed and said okay and the call ended.

I am my husband's girlfriend of 22 years and the mother of 3 children who I can say proudly have never spent a day in daycare. I didn't work outside my home until my youngest was in kindergarten and then only when she was there. I work outside the home more now that they are all in school, but most days I am home when they come home. I try very hard to have a home-cooked dinner on the table, and I work very hard to make sure my home is run smoothly and managed well. My first priorities are my husband, children and home. 

I want to thank you Dr. Laura for validating what we "homemakers" do. I listen to your show as often as I can and because of your constant defense and uplifting of the unsung and often belittled heroines of our culture I was able to say with pride and confidence, "I am a homemaker."








Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM