Taking a Break

It has come to my attention, due to a couple recent events (in a long line of many similar events), that I am not a good homemaker. I was finally struck today, with the fact that I not only could do much better, but I must!
The most recent events may seem fairly small, but they were the straw that broke the camel's back for me. And suddenly I realized, I don't put forth much effort. My husband is a most amazing sort, he hardly ever asks a thing of me, he doesn't complain, he often pitches in to help, and he continually encourages and affirms me. How do a treat such a prince? Well, I take advantage of his kindnesses, of course! And it really must stop.... so, I am taking a leave of absence from email and blogging and web/blog-surfing, etc.! I am going to put 100% more effort into making a home. Laundry kept up, house kept clean and tidy, dinners made.
I am so thankful to be able to be home, and in the near future, may not be able to be, so I must take advantage of being here!
Thanks for your support and patience with me as I strive to be a better wife and mother to the precious beings I have been blessed with!
And special thanks to my super-patient husband. (Why has this begun to sound like an acceptance speech...?)He is Superman. No regular guy could do that.
Love, Adrian

"Remember, when you see a person of great spiritual stature, the road you must travel to walk with him is not one where the sun always shines and wildflowers always bloom. Instead, the way is a steep rocky and narrow path where the winds of Hell will try to knock you off your feet, and where sharp rocks will cut you, prickly thorns will scratch your face, and poisonous snakes will slither and hiss all around you. ~You may be tempted to run from the ordeal of a fierce storm of testing, but head straight for it! God is there to meet you in the center of each trial, and He will whisper to you His secrets, which will bring you out with a radiant face and such an invincible faith that all the demons of Hell will never be able to shake it!" ~E.A. Kilbourne, Streams in the Desert

Ten Things Tuesday on...Thursday afternoon!~~(click here to link back to Ten Things hostess!)

1. I am thankful for the peace and hope in my heart, placed there, graciously, by my sweet Lord Jesus.
2. I am thankful for the health that my family enjoys. We are healthy, strong and able-bodied people. Praise God.
3. I have learned, from so many friends who have sleep issues, to be thankful for a good night's sleep! Amen!
4. I am deeply thankful for the Lord teaching how sweet it is to rise at an early hour and meet with Him. Thank You, Lord.
5. I am thankful, during these cold winter days, for a garage to park in and a vehicle with working heat!
6. I do have to say I am thankful for my morning cup of java. I love me some foo-foo coffee!
7. I am thankful that for most of my time as a mother I have been able to be a home-maker, at home with my babies is where I love to be!
8. I am thankful for my man, who the other night cleaned up the kitchen and put the chil'ns to bed while I sat at the computer and filled out one those forwards with all the questions you answer and then send on to all your 'lucky' friends!
9. I am thankful for the precious friends that God places around me to bless me, teach me, and show me His love.
10. I am thankful that it was nice enough today to drop my kids off when we were halfway home because they wanted to walk!!