I recently finished reading a book by Candice Watters called "Get Married: What Women Can Do to Help it Happen." It really turned my view of the road to marriage upside down (in a good way), and I would definitely recommend it anyone young lady with a desire for marriage (and more or less of marrying age). Previously I found myself feeling guilty for my desire for marriage, but after reading this book I've come to realize that it's ok, and most likely what God wants. He doesn't play with our emotions for fun. I believe He has given this desire for a purpose; He created marriage for His glory and gives His children the desire to fulfill it. There were also a lot of other topics that Candice talks about that were eye-opening for me. So if you're looking for a good book about a very interesting topic ; ) take a look at this one!
Also, I used to think that when I got married I'd continue working full time. After all that's why I went through Dental Hygiene school, to use my training, right? Well, now my perspective is changing. I started out working 5 days a week; then due to school I cut down to 4 days a week. Now I realize that I would be more than happy to work even 3 days a week. And after I have children I wouldn't mind working only 1-2 days a week . . . Even less : )
I honestly don't know the full reason the Lord brought me through DH school (is it missions??? Do I need to start some king of oral health program?????), but He has given me the desire to stay home with my children whenever He deems the time right for me to have children. I long to be a teacher, nurse, cook, etc. All of this to say I've come to learn that God has also given me these desires . I don't know what my life will look like in the future, but I am willing to follow God's leading wherever it takes me.
So we'll see what the future has in store. . .
