[blparent] "Just A Mom"

Tue May 11 03:44:09 UTC 2010

I thought our group needed a little cheering up. v

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From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Cooks
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I've heard that story before, and i still love it. Lol.
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From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
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Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 1:27 PM
Subject: [blparent] "Just A Mom"

A woman, renewing her driver's license at the County Clerk 's office, was 
asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation.

She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.  "What I mean is, " 
explained the recorder, "do you have a job or are you just a ....?"

"Of course I have a job," snapped the woman.  "I'm a Mom."  "We don't list 
'Mom' as an occupation, 
http://www.commentsyard.com/graphics/butterflies/butterflies119.gif'Housewife' 
covers it,” Said the recorder emphatically.

I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same 
situation, this time at our own Town Hall.

The Clerk was obviously a career woman, poised, efficient, and possessed of 
a high sounding title like, "Official Interrogator" or "Town Registrar."

"What is your occupation?" she probed.

What made me say it?  I do not know… the words simply popped out.

"I'm a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human 
Relations."

The clerk paused, ball-point pen frozen in midair and looked up as though 
she had not heard right.

 I repeated the title slowly emphasizing the most significant words.  Then I 
stared with wonder as my pronouncement was written, in bold, black ink on 
the official questionnaire.

"Might I ask," said the clerk with new interest, "just what you do in your 
field?"

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Coolly, without any trace of fluster in my voice,   heard myself reply, "I 
have a continuing program of research, (what mother doesn't) in the 
laboratory and in the field,(normally I would have said indoors and out). 
I'm working for my Masters, (first the Lord and then the whole family) and 
already have four credits (all daughters).  Of course, the job is one of the 
most demanding in the humanities, (any mother care to disagree?) and I often 
work 14 hours a day, (24 is more like it).  But the job is more challenging 
than most run-of-the-mill careers and the rewards are more about the 
satisfaction rather than just money."

There was an increasing note of respect in the Clerk's' voice as she 
completed the form, stood up, and personally ushered me to the door.

As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I was 
greeted by my lab assistants -- ages 13, 7, and 3.  Upstairs I could hear 
our new experimental model, (a 6 month old baby) in the child development 
program, testing out a new vocal pattern.

I felt I had scored a beat on bureaucracy!  And I had gone on the official 
records as someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than 
"just another Mom."

http://www.commentsyard.com/graphics/butterflies/butterflies119.gifMotherhood! 
What a glorious career!  Especially when there's a title on the door.

Does this make Grandmothers "Senior Research Associates in the field of 
Child Development and Human Relations"

And Great-grandmothers "Executive Senior Research Associates"?

I think so!!!  I also think it makes Aunts - "Associate Research 
Assistants."

Please send this to another Mom, Grandmother, Aunt, and other friends you 
know.

May your troubles be less, your blessing be more, and nothing but happiness 
come through your door!

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly... And leave the rest to God.

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