tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6199834575705009097.post2861388715705173921..comments2024-03-28T10:23:15.561-04:00Comments on Encouraging Deep Roots: ContentmentTerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15813884721045918546noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6199834575705009097.post-74059836694551209872012-02-19T17:19:19.408-05:002012-02-19T17:19:19.408-05:00I always answer straight out im a housewife. I hav...I always answer straight out im a housewife. I have got to the age where i am not worried about what people think, i am only accountable to God and my husband. My achievements are my children, my home is always a place of refuge with a listening ear. You are doing amazing work,you do not need to quantify your life to others,for all you know the people who ask could be serching for answers to there own insecurities in there lives. I have often been asked when i have replied housewife they say dont you get bored, i think your list speaks volumns!<br />God bless sueThe warm fireplacenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6199834575705009097.post-20104036294806532162012-02-19T14:20:11.465-05:002012-02-19T14:20:11.465-05:00By the way, what your mom said is just lovely. Mo...By the way, what your mom said is just lovely. Moms are usually right, aren't they. :)Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869204059908421195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6199834575705009097.post-8656055955457447202012-02-19T14:16:40.245-05:002012-02-19T14:16:40.245-05:00When asked I simply say "I am a homemaker&quo...When asked I simply say "I am a homemaker". Even if you did not do all the church work, what you do is more than enough. No need to explain to anyone. Both you and God know what you do and that is enough.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869204059908421195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6199834575705009097.post-52608567998286600362012-02-19T13:31:57.155-05:002012-02-19T13:31:57.155-05:00Well, first, thanks for the nice comment on my afg...Well, first, thanks for the nice comment on my afghan. <br />Second, you sure have been busy! What makes people think sahms sit at the computer or watch Food Network all day? I think a good answer to your neighbor's question would be: "Keeping really busy taking care of my family." Good enuf!Mom2furhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6199834575705009097.post-81077176139070507922012-02-19T07:37:08.332-05:002012-02-19T07:37:08.332-05:00You are so far from lazy, Terri! You're one of...You are so far from lazy, Terri! You're one of the most productive, hard-working people I know, and I know you're an inspiration and encouragement to many women. I love reading about your love for Dan and your children, and seeing your posts about how you nurture them in daily life. Your writing is a blessing to many. I'm glad you're speaking up for homemakers; It is such an important "job," and one you are doing wonderfully.Melissa Fischerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617837463419485494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6199834575705009097.post-32435278986152331312012-02-18T22:59:21.421-05:002012-02-18T22:59:21.421-05:00Hi Terri,
I am so with you.I am on a couple commit...Hi Terri,<br />I am so with you.I am on a couple committees and since I am home all day and they work outside the home that I am not busy so they try and dump there stuff on me.I am so proud of you for standing up for yourself. You are a remarkable woman. <br />Have a blessed weekend.<br />ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6199834575705009097.post-32803035438436320892012-02-18T12:39:47.842-05:002012-02-18T12:39:47.842-05:00It's hard to add something to the list of what...It's hard to add something to the list of what all of these lovely ladies have already said. <br /><br />If I were to make a comment, it would probably be that you need to stop selling yourself short. You are an extremely intelligent girl with a great work ethic and an endless list of talents. <br /><br />What's more is that you are using those talents to nurture your family and honor the Lord which is exactly what the Lord would want you to do.<br /><br />In addition, you also nurture your church family and you are a great friend to each and every member of your church. So as you yourself said, STOP worrying about what others say or think.<br /><br />Develope a response that is dignified and honors God and memorize it so that when the next person asks you what you are doing, you will have a response already prepared. And as Angela says include in it a way to witness about God and his mercy.<br /><br />After a while, you will be surprised at the number of witnessing opportunities that you will have.<br /><br />Love MomDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16550009154135553864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6199834575705009097.post-28766450559447456592012-02-18T12:15:55.696-05:002012-02-18T12:15:55.696-05:00Press on Terri. It's hard to swim upstream in ...Press on Terri. It's hard to swim upstream in a culture that tells us we should bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan and never let our husbands forget he's a man, because I'm a woman...I'd rather expend all my energies on my family than a culture that devalues the life of a homemaker. Well said my friend.Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09091853842096127760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6199834575705009097.post-43261357942182781082012-02-18T12:04:53.697-05:002012-02-18T12:04:53.697-05:00Thank you ladies for your encouragement. I apprec...Thank you ladies for your encouragement. I appreciate it!<br /><br />Debbi, I made the mistake of having coffee last night. I fell asleep immediately but then woke up at 1:15 and could not get back to sleep. I finally got up and stayed up until about 4 a.m.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15813884721045918546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6199834575705009097.post-38159945850702163632012-02-18T10:48:57.878-05:002012-02-18T10:48:57.878-05:00It exhausts me just reading your list, Terri! I a...It exhausts me just reading your list, Terri! I also grew up wanting to be a wife and mother more than anything in the world. I did graduate college and teach a few years. I love my home and family like you do. You do a great job and are so talented in so many things. Your blog is so comforting and meaningful in many people's lives. God bless you for all you do.<br />God bless, Kathy in IllinoisKathy in Illinoishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08523246944062453126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6199834575705009097.post-41248371002460222232012-02-18T09:38:23.961-05:002012-02-18T09:38:23.961-05:00WHEW! You go girl! And you forgot to mention tha...WHEW! You go girl! And you forgot to mention that you were up mighty early posting this message. I hope you went back to bed.<br /><br />God bless you for all you do to make your home, your Church and your community a better place. I think you are awesome and so does HE.<br /><br />Love, DebbiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6199834575705009097.post-74477198370845676382012-02-18T07:12:12.871-05:002012-02-18T07:12:12.871-05:00Terri, you are doing what you are called to do and...Terri, you are doing what you are called to do and what you do is wonderful!Debbie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01610913789958390802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6199834575705009097.post-88565422369490566902012-02-18T06:48:32.667-05:002012-02-18T06:48:32.667-05:00Great post Terri!! Like you, I have tried to thin...Great post Terri!! Like you, I have tried to think up an "acceptable" answer to people's questions...(at least, women's questions...I never feel bad telling a man that I'm a homemaker!) I tell people that I have an online shop! I think it's time I stood up for homemaking better too. Thanks for this. xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6199834575705009097.post-29162246094589120512012-02-18T05:41:14.417-05:002012-02-18T05:41:14.417-05:00Oh Bless you, Terri!!
The experience you recount ...Oh Bless you, Terri!! <br />The experience you recount (with your ex - workmate ) is one that many of us will recognise. <br />Why is it like this?! We feel that others are thinking "...And?..." when we mention we are 'just' at home. But that is a huge list of accomplishments for one week! And involving such a wide range of skills.<br /> <br /> We must ALL keep our lists in our purses!!! Or learn them by heart ;)<br /><br /> Hug 2 you,<br /> H'nut xxhazelnuthttp://sweethazelnuthome.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6199834575705009097.post-4410804640456323052012-02-18T03:49:29.439-05:002012-02-18T03:49:29.439-05:00That is an amazing list Terri. You are a brilliant...That is an amazing list Terri. You are a brilliant homemaker,mother, wife...and all those important things.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6199834575705009097.post-59421989767018503732012-02-18T03:47:29.663-05:002012-02-18T03:47:29.663-05:00Terri - you said it yourself - there is always the...Terri - you said it yourself - there is always the temptation to qualify things with 'but'.which can sound negative.<br />Like you I am the wife of a busy pastor, which makes me a busy pastor's wife! Like you, I revel in the role God has given me - and I have spent over 30 years finding ways to explain to people why I do not do fulltime paid work outside the home. Things are a bit different here in the UK, but I find myself answering the "What do you do?" with "Well, I am really involved in the life of my church" and that baffles people, so they ask more questions. <br />I love it when I get to talk about Jesus, and how God is working in our community...and somewhere into the conversation, I may mention my beloved and my kids. <br /><br />I do enjoy reading your blog - may God bless you, your family, your fellowship and your ministry xxAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.com