Hi, my name is (insert name) am a teacher's spouse, I am a pharmacist's spouse, I am a dentist's spouse, I am a cop's spouse. I didn't think so.
So why is it that I am seen and introduced as the pastor's wife. Yes, I am the wife of a pastor, but that is not who I am. I am Wendy Daiker, a child of God, wife, mother, small business owner, substitute teacher.
Do you know I was told I would not get a job because I am the wife of a pastor and the job I applied for had people who talked too crudely to be around a pastor's wife?!
Do I love being the wife of a pastor? Yes, I do. This post has nothing to do with that. I love that my husband went to school to learn about Our Lord, but this is what he did, not me! I love that he can teach others and bring others to faith, but this is what he does, not me (well, I will if I can, as we all should) I love that I can walk with him in faith, but this is as his spouse, not because he is a pastor.
I pray to be seen as me and me alone, for who I am, not who my husband is.
So when introducing me to a friend, introduce me as Wendy, a child of God, wife, mother, empowers women out of poverty with her small business, substitute teacher....you choose which to use. I just want to be known as me....who I am. I am not perfect! I mean who is, right?! You don't have to be perfect to know me, I mean who is, right?! You don't go to my husband's church? It is ok....you don't have to.
Just get to know me for me. :)
