The news of a granddaughter prompted me to make the decision to stop teaching. My son will be attending medical school in August so my daughter-in-law needs to work. ” Was it a hard decision?” someone asked. ” I think you’ll be back,” another commented. The other teachers smiled in a knowing way.
I pondered their question and comments for some time. My final answer was no because I feel that it is an honor to take care of her. It’s an opportunity, one that doesn’t come around often. It feels like the right thing to do. Why would I take care of other people’s children all day long when I can take care of a relative?
Driving back from Michigan, I couldn’t help but make comparisons. I received the opportunity to be a caregiver to my parents and now I have the opportunity to take care of a newborn. What joy! Will there be similarities? Differences?
Regardless, the new role will remind me of the beauty of life, the miracle of birth, and the joy of experiencing God’s gifts.
A Journey Worth Remembering 