As the owner of a small daycare, and as I’ve been involved with the women’s ministries at my church, I’ve heard these stories and more. These are the heart-cries of women who must be at work, but their hearts are at home.

Who would have thought that a white-water rafting trip that I took in college (a LONG time ago!) would be such a help to me in my current job! Not that there are many similarities between my present employment and plunging into a roaring river (well, maybe…I DO run a daycare!), but it has helped me nonetheless.