tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910497790985764751.post4688048290693333491..comments2023-06-11T06:04:33.281-07:00Comments on Life by List: Cooper, I Choose YouEmmaNadinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11813648613912843721noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910497790985764751.post-20034166058098216532012-01-20T19:42:20.957-08:002012-01-20T19:42:20.957-08:00Being a professor seems to be very similar to bein...Being a professor seems to be very similar to being a pastor, which I was until I resigned to be a stay at home mom. It is far more than a job, in many ways your entire identity is wrapped up in it. And when you realize that continuing to do that job is no longer the best thing for your family and self, it is very hard. I'm glad I am at home now, but it is quite an adjustment. I hope you find health, peace and joy in your decision.Fun Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01113850050134955512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910497790985764751.post-10066630979599295592012-01-20T19:21:23.997-08:002012-01-20T19:21:23.997-08:00I'm proud of you, Ruth. You ARE a good example...I'm proud of you, Ruth. You ARE a good example-- you're an example of a woman who had the courage to take care of herself FIRST. And lemme tell ya, lady-- that's not that common.<br /><br />I know it's a hard decision to make, and I don't want to belittle the pain and adjustment that will come with your new identity. But I AM proud of you.<br /><br />And I'm glad you outed your blog. ;-)leslielehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15792016816297133151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910497790985764751.post-10990989067251142212012-01-09T13:05:24.927-08:002012-01-09T13:05:24.927-08:00you are an incredible woman and the fact of the ma...you are an incredible woman and the fact of the matter is that you come first. you changed many of our lives and honestly, that is a big deal! so now that you've helped a lot of your students out, take care of yourself. you're just as amazing and i really admire you for what you're about to do! much love!Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09631229627114294139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910497790985764751.post-305210150038717662012-01-05T19:10:13.814-08:002012-01-05T19:10:13.814-08:00This is an absolutely amazing post. I can't ev...This is an absolutely amazing post. I can't even imagine facing a decision like that. Wow. You are incredible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910497790985764751.post-15960406126340103212012-01-05T16:35:31.594-08:002012-01-05T16:35:31.594-08:00Congratulations! It wasn't an easy decision f...Congratulations! It wasn't an easy decision for me to leave my career behind, but it is one I don't regret for a second.<br />Welcome to the club!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02829064350820161435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910497790985764751.post-32261017490974754292012-01-05T16:27:18.001-08:002012-01-05T16:27:18.001-08:00This made me cry.
But also rejoice. You are going...This made me cry.<br /><br />But also rejoice. You are going to LOVE being able to control your environment, sleep, food, rest, etc. so that you are not so disabled. Fibro is awful, but less awful when you can be a stay at home mom.<br /><br />I'm sad for what you lose, but SO excited for your future. <br /><br />Being a stay at home mom was the best decision I ever made--and I also had to give up the job teaching at the university to do it! (Some days I look back, but most days I'm just so grateful to be happy, loved, and functional!)Becca Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177698452364502845noreply@blogger.com