“Renee’s Mommy is Here”

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 by: Kimberly Chastain

I still remember the scene vividly. I was getting out of
my car at the baby-sitter’s house and a little boy comes running out
the door. The little boys begins to yell - “Renee’s Mommy is here!” I
remember stopping in my tracks and thinking - “Oh, that is who I am now
- Renee’s Mommy.” My whole identity is now Renee’s Mommy - or is it?

As a Christian Working Mom I have multiple roles, I am
Renee’s Mommy and Zachary’s Mommy as well. I am John’s wife, Betty and
Eldred’s daughter, Karen’s sister, church worker, school helper, a
therapist, professional coach, and a child of God. Do you often wonder
who you are? Where do you fit in with all your roles?

Women have had many roles since time began. The Proverbs
31 woman is a: wife, mother, businesswoman, charity worker, and many
other roles. You will recognize in here some of the stresses we modern
women face. Proverbs 31:15, 18 states she gets up while it is still
dark and her lamp does not go out at night. Does that sound familiar?
We are often burning the candle at both ends.

Although are many roles can be stressful there can be
great joy in all our many identities. I love being Renee and Zachary’s
Mom. There is great joy in watching them grow and learn about God and
His world. I also thoroughly enjoy my work as a professional coach and
therapist. Work provides me great satisfaction. Christian Working Moms
often receive a lot of support and encouragement from co-workers. As
Christian wives we give and receive companionship, support, and passion
(when we pencil it in) with our husbands. Our work at church and school
also gives care and comfort for others. We often receive the greater
blessing when we work at church or at our children’s school.

As a fellow Christian Working Mom I celebrate and
applaud all our different roles. Variety in our roles often allows us
to manage turmoil in any one area of our lives. The other parts of our
lives seem to compensate for the difficult times and help us to
maintain balance. I encourage you to rejoice in all God has given you
and your many different roles.

Oh, by the way if we meet virtually or in person I’ll answer to Kimberly, Renee’s Mommy, Zachary’s Mommy ..........

About the Author

© 2004 Kimberly Chastain

Kimberly M. Chastain, MS, LMFT is the Christian Working Mom Coach and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in helping Christian women make the most of their lives. She is the author of the on-line course, “I Can’t Say No” and Pearls of Encouragement for Christian Working Moms, a free e-book. If you suffer from “I Can’t Say ‘No” Syndrome, visit Kimberly’s site today for the details on an exciting email course that’s sure to set you free! http://www.christianworkingmom.com/online.htm.

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