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When I Grew Up I Wanted to Be . . .

During my teen years I aspired to be an interior decorator, doctor,

business manager, psychologist, lawyer, teacher, mother and wife.

But I just could not make up my mind.

I liked so many things.

Then one day while looking into the mirror

And wondering if I had failed in life,

The Spirit spoke to me . . .

The Lord HAD answered my heart’s many desires!

I decorate my home to accommodate my family to live, work and play.

It is done with practicality and openness wherein we can all share our day.

I get to be doctor to my family with good nutrition and herbs.

I ice pack and a kiss booboo or two

While I am able to have my newborn baby delivered at home coo.

I manage the budget and expenditures each year

Doing cost analyses and tax returns

Trusting my Provider without any fear.

I counsel my children and husband at times

Pointing them toward the eternal goal . . .

Helping them to make this temporal life make reason and rhyme.

I argue a defense case and pray

When the Prosecuting Attorney accuses and seeks to lead my lambs astray.

I lift up the Law and the Eternal Contract before the Judge

Asking for mercy and reminding Him the penalty for their crime has been paid.

Alas! I prepare lesson plans and grade papers

While molding young minds and preparing them for life

Which was all made possible by my loving Heavenly Father

Who made me a HOMESCHOOL MOTHER and WIFE!

Viola Kay Moss

March 8, 2001