There are a few other weblogs I check out every day… mostly other women from around the country, writing about their delights (the Lord, their husband and children, and other simple joys of life). This week I came across a lovely quote on one of their pages. The more I read over it and ponder it, the more I love it. So I thought I would share it with you:

“Stay at home my heart and rest, homekeeping hearts are happiest.” ~ Longfellow

I feel like this is ringing true in my heart more with each passing year. Keeping my house as a delightful and comfortable haven for my family and friends, where things are in order, towels and sheets are clean, a good meal is baking in the oven… is somehow more enjoyable with passing time. Not that it’s perfect. I don’t want a perfect place, but a place where we can relax because work has been done. It’s not always fun to clean and run the household. And things definitely slide when I have morning sickness all day long. But when I start my day with prayer, put on a praise CD and am diligent to work around the house there is a surge of joy in my heart. I can meditate on a scripture verse and teach Samuel how to help as he follows me around the house. The Lord strengthens me to do the unfun things and it ends up being a blessing to my family. How cool is that? (Strange how loafing around makes one feel gross and tired, but working energizes you)! I can’t wait until my second trimester begins and I start to feel better, because I have a lot I want to do! My heart is happiest at home.