tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711550997062819324.post7014092023812621607..comments2023-04-05T03:55:09.745-06:00Comments on Abundance of the Heart: Home making thoughtsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711550997062819324.post-79844558900481664622009-03-24T22:34:00.000-06:002009-03-24T22:34:00.000-06:00I think that people chose to take "a step backward...I think that people chose to take "a step backwards" or rather, take a step back, because it helps to put life into perspective. Busy hands are productive hands, we have all simply grown lazy because of the conveniences modern life has brought us. Instead of being motivated by all the spare time, we sit down and complain that it was so exhausting to spend a whole 30 minutes getting the kitchen clean, and then proceed to turn on the television and feel justified, because our work is "done." <BR/><BR/>My point is, I really think it is good to take a step back and do some things the old fashioned way, to keep our hearts and minds busy so that we don't end up using all our spare time thinking nasty, sinful thoughts. <BR/><BR/>I don't think most modern women truthfully take an account of how much spare time they really have. Nor do I think they apply themselves to the possibilities of what they could be doing. How hard is it to take a little knitting, crocheting or embroidery to the couch whilst you relax? And is it really that difficult to learn those things, or are we all just too intimidated to even start trying? so what if we fail? We didn't learn to walk overnight!<BR/><BR/>Thank you for this post, it has really got my thinking cap on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711550997062819324.post-2279505909426068582009-03-24T22:30:00.000-06:002009-03-24T22:30:00.000-06:00Ah huh...nodding head:)I agree that th e"old fashi...Ah huh...nodding head:)<BR/>I agree that th e"old fashioned way" looks very romantic but it was HARD work!! And just think of all the women who died in childbirth....no c~sections etc. <BR/>I read somewhere that o homesteader really means someone using a little plot of land and nurturing their family on it and taking care of it doing whatever they can to help the budget etc. It's not necissarily the big farm and animals and huge gardens etc. i'll have to find that blog for you!Terezahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550153942309359995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711550997062819324.post-35797143542764135272009-03-24T19:26:00.000-06:002009-03-24T19:26:00.000-06:00You definatly gave me encouragement today- I had b...You definatly gave me encouragement today- I had been thinking all the same things. I was feeling convicted b/c I let managing the house get to me- It's tough but at the same time I am so blessed...you said how I felt so nice. Thanks for sharing all those lovely thoughts.vehementflamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06329758818768989021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711550997062819324.post-55206265468322069062009-03-24T15:11:00.000-06:002009-03-24T15:11:00.000-06:00I love the cotton field picture at the beginning o...I love the cotton field picture at the beginning of this post. I actually can drive down a road and see that scene during cotton season as I live in Mississippi. Also, I will have to check out those videos on youtube. I am somewhat fascinated by The Great Depression. NOT that I want to have to live like that, but I so admire those that did. My mother-in-law grew up during the Great Depression, and we have her tell us stories of those times often. To this day, she is still one of the most frugal ladies I know. NO, she IS the most frugal lady I know. She is also extremely content. She has little and wants nothing...Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420323636035062088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711550997062819324.post-41087636914806720772009-03-24T14:57:00.000-06:002009-03-24T14:57:00.000-06:00I married young too (18) and had a baby by 19. Als...I married young too (18) and had a baby by 19. Also...I think you mentioned before that your husband is alot older than you. Mine is also- by 12 1/2 years. ;-) I love it! Anyway, great post.<BR/><BR/>I wasn't the least bit offended by your comment. I am blessed that I can have my babies naturally (I really 'shouldn't' be complaining!). I wouldn't have it any other way- seriously. Jonathan (my first...and my 11 1/2 pounder) was very traumatic though. I labored for 29 hours, pushed for 12,doctor had to push him out of birth canal, turn him and use forceps and do a full episiotomy(sp?). His apgar score was a 2. It was awful. I experienced so much pain that the pain started to not hurt (does that make sense?). He had to be monitored (there was meconium) and I didn't get to hold him for 10+ hours after having him. I also broke my pubic bone when having him. I couldn't walk completely upright for weeks! I was very weak and it took me about 6 months to recover and feel somewhat 'normal' again. With Austin (10.4 lbs) I labored for 17 hours (not too bad) and had back labor. Delivery went okay and he was born without any complications. When I got up to go to the bathroom though I hemorraged and lost so much blood I became anemic for 6-12 months afterwards. Noah's (8.6 lbs) labor and delivery went fine...I contribute that to him being 2 pounds smaller- he was born 3 weeks early. He had some 'pre-mature' breathing issues though and I didn't get to hold him for several hours. I'm only saying this to tell you that I can sympathize (a little?) with you all who have had to have c-sections. I can imagine it's not fun adn I understand it wasn't a choice you made. I am VERY grateful I've never had to have one! I wish everyone could experience a vaginal birth...it 'is' an empowering feeling! I wish for your sake that you could but I also know that for you a c-section is probably the best decision. I'm so sorry if I offended you. I'm just a crabby, pregnant lady...don't mind me much! ;-) Anyway, I hope your day is going well! Take care!!!Blended in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897774265090998216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711550997062819324.post-40096535663042315752009-03-24T14:55:00.000-06:002009-03-24T14:55:00.000-06:00Thank you for your lovely post..it was the shot in...Thank you for your lovely post..it was the shot in the arm I needed today.<BR/>Blessings!<BR/>Tammy in GermanyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711550997062819324.post-24438862743880311072009-03-24T13:15:00.000-06:002009-03-24T13:15:00.000-06:00I have seen those videos too. She is great.I have seen those videos too. She is great.Joy Comes in the Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02565429387952969679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711550997062819324.post-5141125208901200062009-03-24T09:09:00.000-06:002009-03-24T09:09:00.000-06:00Well said!I love the book called The Encyclopedia ...Well said!<BR/>I love the book called The Encyclopedia of Country Living. I think this book tell you how to do just about everything! So great, and such a great read! <BR/><BR/>LeahLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12796359587813735084noreply@blogger.com