Where new homemakers come to grow
If you had told me a few years ago that I would soon be a divorced and childless woman, living on my own after going through extreme hardship, I would have never believed you. A few months ago, I would have never guessed that in a short amount of time, I would be testing my faith through a difficult adoption that I can't see the end of. Many of my hopes and dreams never became a reality for me. I never thought I would be here in life. But here I ... read more
As I stood staring at my empty house for the last time. I realized then, that no amount of preparation could have prepared me for this. Abandoned by my husband, now homeless, jobless, and grieving the death of my best friend; I knew I had hit rock bottom. I had felt so prepared before this. My pantry was stocked full of food, we had enough blankets, wood, and winter clothes to get us through the harsh, impending winter. All was well. I had felt ... read more
Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. -Proverbs 14:1 As a young 20-somethings woman, being a wise woman wouldn't be on many girls' minds, but for me, it is always on the forefront of my mind. From balancing the finances, to making sure we are putting the right things in our home. Because I know that God has called women, especially married women, to be wise keepers of their homes. And despite what ... read more
"Well, I'm tired and so weary, but I must go along till the Lord comes and calls me away. Where the morning's so bright, and the Lamb is the light, and the night, night is as fair as the day." -Peace in the Valley For those of you who are weary, and tired; for those of you who want to make a difference in your homes and to your families as a homemaker, but don't know how to get it all done, this post is for you. ... read more
As a child it is fairly easy to make friends, right? We just share a toy or snack, or even just jump right in playing with someone new. Maybe those friendships don't last, maybe they do. But kids don't worry about saying something awkward, or appearing too eager to make friends, do they? ... read more