Palin for VP or MomE?

I have to admit that I was very excited when I first learned of McCain's choice for running mate, Sara Palin. From what I have seen she is; funny, intelligent, sharp, decisive, morally centered, and a woman of faith. She promises to be a voice for women around the country that have had struggles trying to care for their children with special needs. She has put a stop to most of the government-level corruption in the state witch she governs, Alaska. She is for drilling in the north slopes of Alaska, something that is both unpopular and considered taboo there. She has shown that she has what it takes to be a responsible leader, to be the voice of opposition, but what about her personal responsibilities at home?

The Bible tells us that women are to be "workers at home". Titus 2:3-5 (emphasis added) that, "Older women (are to) teach what is good...that they may encourage the young woman to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands..." What does The Bible mean by stating that women are to be "workers at home"? The Greek word used for this phrase is "oikourgos" and comes from 2 root words. The first root word "oikos" means "a dwelling, a home, or a household". The second root word "ergon" means "to work or to be employed".

For a woman that has a family at home there are 2 seasons. The first season is when her children are at home, and the second is when her children have left the home. Obviously the first season is going to bear a lot more responsibilities for a "worker at home" than the second season because there are children in the house. I do not have any problems with a woman that can work both inside and outside her home, as long as top priority is given to the home. Having 3 children of my own, all under the age of 10, I can say that working outside of our home would be almost impossible for me to do. After waking all children, changing diapers, feeding all children their breakfast, cleaning up the kitchen from breakfast, tidying up the home, preparing lunch and, again, cleaning the kitchen, putting the toddler down for a nap, home educating the other 2 children whilst I continue cleaning the house, finish up teaching, preparing and cooking dinner, cleaning up the kitchen again, making sure teeth are brushed, and putting children to bed I am WIPED out! I cannot imagine having 5 kiddos at home, two with special needs; down syndrome and teenage pregnancy.

So ultimately I question how Sara Palin will tackle her job at home, which the Bible clearly states is top priority, and her job as a VP? I also have to question what desire motivates her to choose to take on such a demanding role of VP when there is so much to be done at home. Is it the desire for authority, money, personal publicity, or a desire to "clean up" the U.S.? These are just things to think about. As for right now, I need to get my oldest started on a report and then I'm of to helping her cook dinner. Oh the rewards of working at home:o)