Monday, October 27, 2008

I Did It!

I survived my first day back to work! It was incredibly difficult to leave Isaac this morning, but the Lord encouraged me all the way to work. He helped me to hold back my tears, which I much appreciated. Isaac got to spend all day with his Daddy, and Kevin did a great job! Isaac had a bath, went for a walk, had some play time, took a couple of snoozes, and ate to his heart's content. I checked in with Kevin a few times today, as only he could expect! The only time I teared up today was when I got to "talk" to Isaac on the phone. Kevin put me on speaker, and I could hear Isaac babbling. I started to talk to him, and he got quiet at the sound of my voice. I talked to him some more, and he started up again sounding very excited. Kevin told me that Isaac's eyes lit up when he heard my voice... and that's when I cried. Fortunately I have the most caring and encouraging husband ever, and he gently cheered me up and pepped me back up for work. I love him.

All in all, it was a good day. I had a very warm reception at work, and the day went by pretty quick. It was really nice to see all of my friends again and to feel so missed.

Thank you to all my friends and family that were thinking of me and praying for me today! I so appreciate you!!

6 comments:

Carrie said...

Congrats! The first day back is the hardest! I'm impressed you didn't cry ... I cried when I returned after J How was born. I was giving my students morning instructions and BAWLED!!! Who is he staying with full-time?

Kevin and Rachel said...

You know, the Lord has been so good to me. I just sense His presence whenever I get sad about leaving Isaac, and He gently whispers to my spirit words of encouragement. I’m so thankful for such an awesome God!

And another blessing is that Mindy will be watching Isaac for us once things settle down and Kevin has a regular working schedule again. It's so great to know he'll be in good hands with her. :)

Rachel

alan & krysten said...

:)

Ed and Christy Millard said...

i've been praying for you as i know you mentioned awhile ago that you were going to have to go back. i'm so glad God has been giving you a peace. it's also good for him and kevin to have some bonding time! i remember leaving caleb with ed when he was three weeks old to work 2 days a week. it was hard, but i think they had to figure out their relationship because of it, so it ended up being a good thing:)

Cheryl Licht said...

Good for you, Rachel! I cannot even imagine leaving a baby to go to work, and I hope I never have to. Bless the Lord for helping you as you go to work. And I'm so glad Isaac can stay with Daddy and a friend instead of day care. That is a blessing. Bless you and your little family!!!!!

Amy @ Just a Glimpse... said...

I am so glad I didn't have to go through that. I didn't work while the kids were babies and then only worked part-time while Jordan was a toddler. Hunter was almost 3 when I started where I am now. You are so brave. Great job!