tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post5114698569960734766..comments2024-01-01T03:38:13.643-05:00Comments on We Talk of Christ, We Rejoice In Christ: Doing My Dream JobJocelyn Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10342635172904848811noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-84036133365912302412012-03-25T17:58:17.057-04:002012-03-25T17:58:17.057-04:00You are incredible. Just flat out incredible!You are incredible. Just flat out incredible!Kayli Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02933930470736848421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-36605371172411564542011-09-13T20:03:40.660-04:002011-09-13T20:03:40.660-04:00This touched me in so many different ways! I gradu...This touched me in so many different ways! I graduated in May with a degree in journalism, and I married my best friend in the temple last June. I have always wanted to be a mother, but with a husband still in school and a fresh degree in my hands, I have definitely had dreams of grandeur as of late. I haven't found a job yet, and I've felt very lost in trying to understand what the Lord wants me to do with my talents. It wasn't until recently that I realized that maybe everything in my life up to this point wasn't to write the best stories, but to begin my journey trying to be the best mother I can be. I still don't know what my future holds, but it's wonderful to be reminded that no sacrifice is too great for the family. Thank you. :)Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00881011231654332764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-31312488125539831632011-03-15T23:43:07.415-04:002011-03-15T23:43:07.415-04:00Very cool. Thanks for sharing your story. What I...Very cool. Thanks for sharing your story. What I want to know is, what things do you think influenced you to want to be a mom in the first place? My goal is to make sure my daughters learn those things because I had a hard time with even wanting to do the mom thing in the first place! Emily - http://latg.blogspot.comEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11450808986911204788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-24214030160675054002010-11-22T00:54:57.997-05:002010-11-22T00:54:57.997-05:00Thank you so much for this post! It has been a st...Thank you so much for this post! It has been a struggle these past few days with the kiddos. It is nice to be reminded of those things that are most important, BEING A MOM! I love it when my kids say, "mom, i love you." It makes my heart melt. I am a part time photographer, mostly a hobby photographer who thinks about going big, but I would miss out so much on my family and their experiences. Maybe someday but for now, I am a mom and I love it! Thanks so much for your insight.Bastian Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900924859194312254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-65972542199475505032010-11-04T06:20:51.321-04:002010-11-04T06:20:51.321-04:00I love it! I'm a new follower, love your blog!...I love it! I'm a new follower, love your blog!!!<br /><br />www.mrssassycrafter.comMrs. Sassy Crafter (Fabi)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11406698697768832240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-36724204549177560062010-10-01T01:30:15.974-04:002010-10-01T01:30:15.974-04:00I absolutely LOVE THIS! I never got to do the care...I absolutely LOVE THIS! I never got to do the career type things that you did, and that was hard for me. <br /><br />Why didn't I? What did I do instead? I met and married my husband at the age of 18. I went to college part time off and on while raising kids, but had to move away from the university I attended when my husband finished college and got a job elsewhere... (by the way, we had 4 kids by then). I planned to go back to school and finish my degree when the youngest entered school full time; but since I ended up having kids who really needed the one on one training... I ended up homeschooling them instead, as well as helping my husband with his business (mostly from an office in a corner of our bedroom). <br /><br />Needless to say, a career has been out for me. I would love the fun... I would love the money... but I could never begin to love a career like I love my family. I LOVE being a mom! <br /><br />But sometimes, there is a part of me that gets this unrealistic fantasy of the impossible and wants BOTH. I know that being a mom is THE BEST JOB EVER (even though it is the hardest), and I'm glad I made this choice. But now, while my husband is struggling to make ends meet financially... it is great to be reminded that the sacrifice is SO WORTH IT... and though I am missing something by staying home - I would be missing so much more if I wasn't home!! THANKS a million for the solid reminder from someone who obviously knows!!! :D Your example is so valued.<br /><br />Thanks again. :D I hope you are enjoying motherhood immensely! ;D<br />CorineCorine Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05353150427363546277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-44259951346550870092010-09-02T11:21:29.860-04:002010-09-02T11:21:29.860-04:00I just stumbled on your blog-- and I really enjoye...I just stumbled on your blog-- and I really enjoyed that article. Thanks for sharing!Mormon Mommy Blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08428665204107871890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-27738706101022598242010-04-14T13:16:12.114-04:002010-04-14T13:16:12.114-04:00Great article Jocelyn!
I've really enjoyed l...Great article Jocelyn! <br /><br />I've really enjoyed looking through your 30 days posts. I'll e-mail you later about an idea running through my head about a major Family Proclamation blog party for September. :DMontserrathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13056974831892116493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-31560382938861497742010-04-14T10:35:12.001-04:002010-04-14T10:35:12.001-04:00Here from W.W.
What a wonderful testiment to moth...Here from W.W.<br /><br />What a wonderful testiment to motherhood. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />(I also cited Sister Beck, what an amazing lady)JRobertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820651410148056314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-23627251233684991442008-09-27T21:49:00.000-04:002008-09-27T21:49:00.000-04:00Wow. *tear* That deication to family truly must be...Wow. *tear* That deication to family truly must be the best and greastest thing you can give them. I remember your dad, Bishop Hatch, tell the youth of our ward how you got your job at CNN. I thought that was so cool. But to give it all up for your family, well that is even more awsome. I often wonder why more mothers can't be stay-at-home moms. Their children would greatly benefit from it. In fact I'm greatful to my grandmother for always being there, at home. It gave her a greater chance to bring me up the right way. I commend you for your chose in staying home. I'm sure that Guy and Scarlet will both apprechiate, as do you.Cristalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419878113376732887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-80880072060600694142008-09-08T09:44:00.000-04:002008-09-08T09:44:00.000-04:00This is a great entry. I love(d) that article.This is a great entry. I love(d) that article.Glass of Whinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06585604610962968794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-81837781103310227612008-08-15T02:06:00.000-04:002008-08-15T02:06:00.000-04:00Jocelyn,I loved this post. You expressed yourself...Jocelyn,<BR/>I loved this post. You expressed yourself very well and your words help even me to reconsider my job as a stay home mom and re-prioritize what I do with my time.<BR/>Your family all looks very happy.<BR/>phylliskimlishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05021454739487431970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-91664627770678205222008-08-11T08:50:00.000-04:002008-08-11T08:50:00.000-04:00"whatever we are doing..we will always stop and pr..."whatever we are doing..we will always stop and prioritize our children."<BR/><BR/>Motherhood is one of my favorite topics...i could go on and on talking about my daughters, the journey i have with my mother...it truly is priceless....the most beautiful and important legacy a woman will ever leave to her posterity...<BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting again in spite of your busy and demanding schedule...i appreciate it a lot.cherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755008991563081388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-73261921643221508912008-08-10T15:54:00.000-04:002008-08-10T15:54:00.000-04:00what a lovely tribute to your mom and your own dec...what a lovely tribute to your mom and your own decision to emulate her. your children are the winners. I stuggled throughout my life with having to work as a single parent and found school teaching offered the best combination or vacation and work days to be with my family and at the same school. but i always took advantage of the opportunity to be at home full time when i could. good for you!Great Grandma Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791149428495689835noreply@blogger.com