Comments on: The Real Reason Behind Our Lifestyle

By: mamaloveslife

mamaloveslife — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:56:21 +0000

Stay at home mom – BEST JOB EVER! I miss it and can't wait to be home again!

By: Mrs. J

Mrs. J — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:36:15 +0000

So true! My husband and I just celebrated our first anniversary, and our first little one is due next week! He's a graduate student pursuing a PhD in genetics, so his lab work (and teaching in the future) pays a decently livable stipend and the university takes care of all tuition and fees. I worked full and then part-time over the course of the year, and we socked away my paychecks (well, okay, so we bought a computer…and a TV…but we treat them very well and they'll last forever AND we paid cash!) every month. Staring down the barrel of living off a grad school stipend is a bit scary, but we're already used to living on a tight income and feel like we're living large! There's money after monthly bills to do a few fun things and still put extra money toward my student loans (student loans being our only debt) or savings. Sounds like you guys are doing even better–keep up the good work!

By: Mommy, Come Home: A Solid Beginning

Mommy, Come Home: A Solid Beginning — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:08:27 +0000

[...] who haven’t yet had children, Rachel and her husband are to be commended for planning now. Preparing now. …Since we entered into our marriage knowing that I will stay home with our children, we [...]

By: Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship

Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:59:35 +0000

Well done, Rachel! It's refreshing to hear of young adults so dedicated to their faith and the sanctity of life. I wish more people would have those conversations before they get married. I just heard from a friend who is getting divorced b/c her husband never wanted kids but thought he would probably change his mind over time…and didn't! Sad, sad tale, in my opinion. May God bless you with children in His timing!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:25:55 +0000

Way to go! I have been a SAHM for 12 years because my DH and I, like you, bought our modest home on his salary alone. It has made our life much easier compared to others who need a 2 income family to pay for the house, etc. And you are right, sometimes I do question my sanity, lol, but this was the right decision for us. Many people don't think about this in advance like you and John David did. Good luck, you are doing great!

By: Sherry

Sherry — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:04:55 +0000

What a blessing to hear how you made the choice to stay home! Children definitely are worth giving up so much to raise them right! God is good!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:11:35 +0000

I am so proud of both of you. It is great to see you focus on things "not of this world"… DB

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:19:30 +0000

Hey Rachel,

My post is up about my latest quilt. Check it out!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:17:40 +0000

Great post! I will have one coming up soon. I wish my husband and I had been as smart as you about it.

By: Jenn @ Beautiful Calling

Jenn @ Beautiful Calling — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:38:23 +0000

Wow. Wonderful encouragement. I am a SAHM with two littles and have just recently decided to stay home. What a financial shock since we were not at all frugal and we're now learning.

What a great choice you made – and a smart one that really will pay off!

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:49:59 +0000

Rachel, I found your story via The Finer Things in Life…I loved it, thanks for sharing! My husband and I don't have kids yet, but when we do, I will stay home. We are waiting until next year when all our debt beside our mortgage will be paid off. Thanks for reminding me to get back on track with saving money & putting extra towards our bills. Kids are such a blessing & I don't want to miss any of it by having to work. I'm sure that some days I will be close to going crazy, but in the end it will be worth it! lol

By: Amy Lynne

Amy Lynne — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:34:27 +0000

Wow! I wish I had your wisdom when I was younger. Your family will be great because of all the choices you have made together. Good luck in your future, it sure looks bright.

By: Audra

Audra — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:05:30 +0000

What wisdom from such a young age! Sometimes when I start thinking "Oh, if we had just a LITTLE more money we could go on that trip or buy that car or get those clothes…" I remember those things are going to rot and rust in due time! Our purpose is so much bigger than that–we are building the kingdom of God from our homes!

Great post!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:45:36 +0000

You and your husband are wise beyond your years. You are doing a great job!

By: Amy @ Finer Things

Amy @ Finer Things — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:21:18 +0000

Rachel, I am so excited to share this post with my readers. Thanks so much for writing it ~ such an inspiration!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:20:33 +0000

This is a great post Rachel! So glad you shared it. You're definitely an inspiration to me!