tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post8773608422210726186..comments2024-03-28T19:30:08.871-04:00Comments on Blue House Journal: Coffee Chat - Oh Fickle February!terricheneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06865436021565986224noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-14138091859148713852014-02-21T10:18:25.909-05:002014-02-21T10:18:25.909-05:00Hello Terri - Thank you so much for all the prayer...Hello Terri - Thank you so much for all the prayerful thought and time you put into your blog! I am a regular reader but do not comment very often. I appreciate your blog so much! I worked part time when my children were growing up but worked in the school district so my schedule matched theirs - thankfully. Now I work in our family owned business. And though I am very thankful for our business and how God has blessed us even in these lean years I do long to be home more and pour more of my energy into my home! But I know this is where God wants me for now. Again thank you for your blog - Blessings, Shirley in WashingtonShirley in Washingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02710322970098676789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-29763891987940284662014-02-20T19:41:28.769-05:002014-02-20T19:41:28.769-05:00I truly agree with your way of thinking that keepi... I truly agree with your way of thinking that keeping a home is so satisfying. I like how you put it all. I can't see why anyone who truly comes back home and puts their heart into it wouldn't want to stay. Most of the negative comments I get from newly retired working women or women who have had to take off a long length of time because of sickness or such is that they miss the company of the other workers. Also they can't find enough things to fill their time! I think they are just used to having a set list of things to do at work and can't think of what needs to be done at home. Someone else tells them at work what is required to keep things moving steadily along. They have to make their own lists of what needs to be done at home. Plus how to go about it in a timely manner. They are not used to being alone any more than a kid does if they have not been let to play alone and use their imagination. It is kind of sad really. They need a mentor as Titus 2 teaches. I have ben told by some they feel lost. After they have cleaned out all their closets what else is there to do all day??? I can see their point if they have worked for 30 years or so and therefore spend more time out of the house than in it. They have had to compromise what amount of time they still have after work time and drive time to cram in as many of the truly necessary chores as they can. Do it quickly before they drop from being over tired. They probably see no pleasure in housework because of it. When you are home you can leisurely take your time to do the best job you want to on any job. Taking a break when you need to. And time to stand back and admire your handiwork Usually anyway. We all have days when hurry is the name of the day! That is all I have to add right now! SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-8791154100910945722014-02-20T19:27:15.303-05:002014-02-20T19:27:15.303-05:00Terri,
Being a homemaker is one of the toughest jo...Terri,<br />Being a homemaker is one of the toughest jobs. You don't get vacations, etc. I loved being a homemaker/SAHM. Wish I could go back to that. I too hated it when people would act all superior when they found out that I was a SAHM and they had their careers...or hearing "must be nice to stay home all day".... I truly think you have a way with words, and I love reading your blog. Don't ever stop writing - you have a gift! You also give me ideas of what I can do around home to save money. Thank you. :)Joni Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-57370832686266552862014-02-20T19:26:38.899-05:002014-02-20T19:26:38.899-05:00Hi Terri,
I do so love the Coffee Chats. I look f...Hi Terri,<br /><br />I do so love the Coffee Chats. I look forward to them every week, along with all of your other posts.<br /><br />You are a blessing, very talented, and versatile. I have written, also, and love it.<br /><br />I am in my mid-60's and am amazed at how different the attitude is today toward women who stay home to run an efficient household and raise their children. Perhaps, it was that way when I stayed home to be the Home Manager, Decorator, Financial Care Officer, and to raise our children, but it must have eluded me that others thought it was menial. I never had any negative comments concerning that phase of my life.<br /><br />I know my daughter, who has a Master's Degree, stays home to care for her home and son. She feels like people think less of her, while I truly admire her sacrifice. Raising children and running an efficient home is no small task. Since I have heard her comment before concerning the subject of other women's comments, I gave that some thought.<br /><br />Since I am a rather outspoken person (nicely of course :)), I would most likely reply, with a totally shocked look on my face, "Do you mean you allow someone else to raise your children and instill their values in them? Who fixes the well balanced dinners in your home and who keeps things running orderly? Oh, my, I am so sorry you have to work to earn a paycheck while someone else takes care of the really important things in your life." A nice and friendly, innocent smile at this point is essential.<br /><br />There is no reason for anyone to feel badly about the choice to stay home and be a Proverbs 31 woman. There is, also, no reason for a woman to feel badly about working if that is her choice (or by necessity). It is most unfortunate that women who choose a Godly stance for home are made to feel less worthy in this messed up, mixed up, upside down culture today.<br /><br />I truly appreciate your blog and thank you so much for sharing, the time you put into it, and the effort it takes.<br /><br />Blessings to you always.Glendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-57785856982702711862014-02-20T19:24:24.406-05:002014-02-20T19:24:24.406-05:00I thoroughly enjoy your writing, and I'm glad ...I thoroughly enjoy your writing, and I'm glad you take the time to have a chat each week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321320225921107392noreply@blogger.com