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Stay (Five Minute Friday)

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by RAKI WRIGHT

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“Stay.”  It’s the four letter word I hate to hear when I have to leave home to go to work.

“But mom, I need help with my homework,” says my nine year old.

“But who’s going to be my mommy at home,” says my two year old.

Stay…breaks my heart.

I can’t stay.  I have to go.  It’s my duty, my responsibility, my necessary evil.

But, the time away pays the bills, refreshes me, makes you two closer, and gives daddy time to be daddy.

It makes the kisses sweeter, the hugs tighter, and the love stronger.

So, for now I can’t stay, but I promise I will be back.

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1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking.
2. Link back here and invite others to join in.
3. And then absolutely, no ifs, ands or buts about it, you need to visit the person who linked up before you & encourage them in their comments. Seriously. That is, like, the rule. And the fun. And the heart of this community.

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  1. denise says

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    Such a good post, bless you.

  2. Kimberly Bennett says

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    I feel the same way. I wrote about the same thing in my blog today. I hate those words, but I love them at the same time because it shows how much our kids love us and (because those words do hurt us) how much we love our kids.

    Stay strong, Mom. You’re doing the right thing.

  3. Natasha says

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    Beautiful!

  4. Mia says

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    Yes, I understand your heart! It used to break my heart too when I had to drop off my two little ones to go to work. To be honest, at times I needed that time away to just be me instead of Mommy. Nevertheless, I was privileged to be a stay-at-home mum for most of their childhood and I am thankful for that. This year is my first totally empty-nest year and how I wished that they could always just STAY! Visiting fom Lisa-Jo’s. Thank you, your girls are beautiful!
    Blessings

  5. Sherry says

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    A great post. And a sweet heart. Being a mom is the best job!
    Have a Blessed weekend,
    Sherry

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