Today I rejoin my friend Gae for her weekly Tuesday meme "Hearts for Home."
I used to do this via my other blog but it has undergone a recent change and so I am continuing to meet with Gae over here now. This very caring and busy mother of 11 children with #12 on the way, takes time out each week to encourage us wives and mothers in caring for our homes...
"In today’s busy and aggressive society mothers at home are not given much encouragement to be committed to their role in being home.The combination of sickness and the holidays has thrown my housekeeping routine out somewhat and now I really need to get back on track!
In my weekly 'Hearts for Home' post I am encouraging myself and others to commit to thinking about what 4-6 things we can do each week to bring our thoughts, prayers and actions to keeping our 'Hearts for Home'.
I am praying that a spirit of gentleness, generosity in thoughts and time along with loveliness and grace would lead us to be all that God wants us to be." (quote from Gae)
This week I aim to:
#1 Pack away the Christmas decorations that are still out.
#2 Hopefully change the curtains in the dining room. The heavy florals were cosy for winter but we feel the need for lighter, less cluttered looking drapes now that summer is here in Australia.
#3 Help my hubby in the yard. He is healing but still has his hand strapped up and it is difficult for him to do certain things without my assistance.
#4 Organise my bedroom which is looking a little chaotic at the moment. Possibly culling more clothes to free up needed wardrobe space.
#5 Keep myself accountable with daily prayer and lectio divina.
#6 Keep a check on my sick family members and friends.
Greetings to all the Hearts for Home ladies as we begin a new year together :-)
And may we ALL continue to live out our vocation in Christ to be godly homemakers and a blessing to our families and homes in 2011..
Trish
My plan is to get the house back in order and the Christmas things put away this week as well. We are settling in to a long cold winter here...I miss summer.
ReplyDeleteYes, I will be stopping by to join you in this. It is always such a joy to share and carry each other through this life that Our Lord has blessed us with.
ReplyDeleteThank you kind heart, for your heartfelt prayer. I have physical problems that sometimes they tend to cloud out His Joy & Peace. But I focus completely on Him dear friend, and so far, the pain recedes during the day.
"The Lord bless you & keep you. The Lord makes His face shine upon You and be gracious unto You." Numbers 6:24-25
Thanks for sharing! I will check out that link.
ReplyDeleteMay I ask what is lectio divina? Sounds latin. I'll go look it up. I'm curious now...lol!
God bless you, Trish.
~Mrs. A
May you feel His abundant energy as you go through your list!
ReplyDeleteI have just finished cleaning out the study and throwing away bags of rubbish and have a bag ready for St Vinnies. The room now looks fresh and clean with less clutter (I don't like clutter at all). Last week I did the kitchen. It is always a good feeling to do a clean out of the house!!
ReplyDeleteI like your list and I agree that stay-at-home mums do not get much support in society ass they are completely misunderstood.
Dear Trish,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful image at the top. It really speaks to me. I actually speant a lovely time on the veranda today with the children making great progress on my cross stitch.
I hope your husband is recovering well. It will be difficult to adjust but time in the garden will be theraputic for you both I am sure.
I think it is wonderful you change curtains for the seasons. That seems so 'homey' I have never done it and love the sound of it.
I too am trying to get back on track with my prayers and quiet time in the morning.
Thank you for your wonderful inspiration. YOu are a giving and caring lady.
Have a blessed week.
God Bless
Gae
Glad your husband is on the mend:)
ReplyDeleteWe just had a special guest speaker at our parish, who taught about Lectio Divina...very beautiful.
Enjoy your new curtains!
Trish,
ReplyDeleteYes, this is sorely needed, wives and/or mothers to be encouraged in their rolls as homemakers. I'll need to focus and pray about that a bit more . . .
I'm glad to hear that your husband is recovering. I was thinking about him the other day, and wondering how he is getting along.
I am REALLY BEHIND on getting my house in order, sigh! I need some prayers in that regard.
Take care my dear sweet friend.
-Lady Rose