Hi Kathryn! Coming from a mom with five children, I can totally relate. First of all, being home where your children need you is very commendable. Some mothers do not have this luxury. But it also comes with it's stresses. You mentioned that you were feeling depressed and lonely. Probably needing adult talk and interaction with other people would solve part of that problem, but the underlying problem is how you feel about yourself. It's not an easy job staying home. I have many friends who work full time and can actually quit their jobs but don't! They say staying at home with their kids is harder work than going to their job!
My advice to you is to find ways to serve each day. Think of someone during the weekend that you know needs help. Focus on them, pray about them, and then do it! Take them a meal out of the blue, write a letter, call them for a lunch date, but do something for someone else. When our eyes are focused on ourselves, we will always find ourselves falling into a depressed and lonely state. This task of serving others not only lifts someone else, but lifts you, builds your self worth and esteem and defines your character. You find the real YOU when you serve others.
And what a great example you set for your family in the long run! Keep me updated on this assignment, because it is an assignment, if you chose to accept it. :) Just between friends..... Trish
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