Ribboned Asparagus

Lovely video isn't it, I believe I shall make this salad!

Enlightenment

Just now as I was reading a article by the Botkin Sisters, I was enlightened by something I've found... Here is a small, effective, part of it...the very part that enlightened me.

"On the other hand, if our days now are introspectively focused on our own personal issues and needs and interests, what makes us think we will suddenly become outward-focused and kingdom-focused when we marry?"

As I read this I started thinking of everything I was going for now, in my singleness. I keep the house clean for my family, I keep the meals for the home steady as I can, I am focusing the things I feel God wants me to accomplish right now, If God's will I might start a group for girls... these last couple of months I didn't understand why my will was not pleasing...and because things were not how I think they should be, I felt as if my singleness was being wasted. Then God called me into a new light and now being reminded of the thing I am doing and pursuing inspite of what I want...I'm finding that what I've always wanted is what I'm doing now!

God is molding my focus outward... and by the new leads in my life I see the prosperity it is bringing in this new perspective.

I'm encouraged, that what I'm doing is right... and I pray it will keep so, and I pray for all of you ladies that are seeking the life on your own homestead one day. But remember that one of the best times to be focused in these ways are now! Think of so many things you can do? Give lessons on crochet to girls, open a book club, do a over the phone devotion with a girl who is going through something trying... we have so many advantages, we must learn to take advantage of them!

So I encourage all of you. have a open mind and explore the opportunities in the Kingdom!

The Greatest Work~

My Work

I have the greatest work in the world;
The job of rocking a baby to sleep,
That of guiding his tottering feet,
A baby's clothes to launder and fold,
A precious life to shape and mold,
A drink to give from a little cup,
At night his toys to gather up,
Hurts to heal and fears to quell,
A baby to keep clean and well,
A stack of diapers to put,
Oh, what a happy worthwhile day!
I am a "Mother."

I have the greatest work in to world;
A husband to encourage when things go wrong,
When he comes from work to greet with a song,
Denims and shirts to wash and mend,
A helping hand, when needed, to lend,
Three times a day is meals to cook,
To strive to be my best to look,
His back to rub at the close of the day,
For his faithfulness to God I pray,
When hubby's in the field I take lemonade,
for all these tasks his love has Paid.
I am a " Wife."

I have the greatest work in the world;
A home to keep happy, clean and bright,
Make things go smooth and strive for the right,
Jams to cook and jellies to make,
Cookies and pies and bread to bake,
Washing, ironing, and sewing to do,
So many tasks, will I ever get though?
Lettuce to wash and peas to pick,
floors to scrub, lost items to seek,
Dishes to wash and windows to shine,
These and many more tasks are mine.
I am a "Homemaker."

Help me, Father, to faithfully work,
Forgive if I unconsciously shirk,
give me the patience and love I pray,
To keep myself in duties way;
With all the hustle that each day brings
May I not neglect the needing things;
Each day to spend time alone with Thee
That Jesus Christ be seen in me.
Thank you for husband, our home, our girls and boys;
Thank you for love which brings me much joy.
Thank you , Lord.

~Mary Lou Burkholder~