Thank you both for your input and encouragement.
Yes, chick, my husband is already involved and so is my daughter and SIL. So far, I've had all positive reactions from everyone I've asked. The only negative so far has been from the woman who runs our women't fellowship, whose husband is one of our deacons. I knew she'd be honest with me and she knows about everything I'm dealing with my husband and kids. She did say it was a great idea, but didn't thik the extra stress right now would be good for my family. I hear that and I've thought of that, but since I will be getting help and I think it will be a good environment for the kids,I'm not sure that's a factor. It wouldn't be open all the time and it's a family place (and it would be my business) so my kids could be there whenver I am. Maybe hanging out with other Christian kids, outside of church and CCD, would be a good influence.

I haven't yet mentioned it to our priest (he's been out of town) or the woman who owns the Catholic bookstore. I value their opinions, too.
But I am very honored by all of the "Balcony People" here (great book!) They are the ones that cheer you on and say "you can do it!"

[ March 22, 2006, 04:03 PM: Message edited by: Bluebird ]