“I am resolved to be a good mother to my children, to pray for them, to set them good examples, to give them good advice, to be careful both of their souls and bodies, to watch over their tender minds; to carefully root out the first appearing and buddings of vice, and to instill piety, virtue and true religion into them.“


Eliza Lucas Pinkney

Friday, December 17, 2010

This Is On My Mind


How thankful I am for my home!  The place of my employment in all good things; raising my children, directing their education, helping my husband, cooking, cleaning, sewing, knitting, practicing hospitality, making a haven for my family, nurturing precious souls, reading, blogging, caring for animals.  I am thankful for the calling that God has given me as a woman.  I pray that I am worthy of it!

Again joining Rhonda Jean....

7 comments:

Becky K. said...

O.k. but were you really thankful when you had to catch the chickens in the freezing weather last week??

Tee-hee.

On a serious note...I very much admire your dedication to your home and family. Also your willingness to host tons of people.

Hugs,

Miss Paula said...

You do a great job! Even those freezing chickens think so!!!

rhonda jean said...

You have a lot to be thankful for. Your home looks very pretty in the snow. Have a happy Christmas, love.

Dmarie said...

lovely gratitude post. thanks for the reminder to take a moment to be grateful!

Lady Rose said...

Mrs. Rabe,

You have a lovely home, and many blessings to be thankful for. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

Blessings,

-Lady Rose

Blessedmom's Simple Home said...

I feel the same way dear friend, except I don't know how to knit :-) I wish I did.
Blessings,
Marcia

Mary said...

Nice home! I'm thankful for mine too, in fact it looks like it could be in Kentucky!!