My ultimate goal has always been to be a tech for a limited amount of time while building my photography business on the side until it was large enough to replace my job. Then I would have a way of income that would still allow me to be home when we do decide to have kids.
And although it didn't happen the way I wanted or planned, my sister made me realize that this was probably the only real way it could.
Even when I spoke about our plans, each time it seemed to be further, even after having kids or when we found out we were pregnant. Which, now when I think of it, would be an even more difficult task because who knows how to really be a mom at first? My sister told me on day when I was still freaking out about being laid off that maybe God did this because it was the only way I would really have to do it. And really it is a huge blessing, getting to my ultimate goal at 23. Not being laid off at 23. But being a business owner, a stronger wife, friend, and light of God.
Although this may sound grand to you, you have no idea how much flack I get for wanting this, and for Skyler supporting me. Our world is so insane and so caught up on equality that me wanting to be an at home mom and have my own business instead of a "regular job" is looked down on. When I generally tell people our plan I get a roll of the eyes and a sarcastic "good look at that".
So here is to living different and against our world. I am 23 and starting my own business. My goal through my business is to capture the love in our lives, the joy, the blessings, and be able to share in this amazing adventure of life that we are given. I see God's work everyday in my job and I cannot wait to share it. And feel ever so blessed by our Father that this will provide for my someday family. And I cannot wait to share it with you .
And for you, when you hear the world fight against you, remember who you are, what you want to be, and that maybe the world doesn't like it, but if you are grounded in truth, faith, and Jesus, you will probably be just fine :)
Here's to living against the world
"Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world -- the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and thepride of life -- is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever." 1 John 2:15-17
And here is the song that got me through my last few weeks at work while I was unsure of what would happen. Maybe it will comfort you as well
