tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post4432522186672731820..comments2024-03-28T19:01:14.277-04:00Comments on The Legacy of Home: Simplicity of Old Fashioned HomemakingMrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-32033558531483223262024-03-02T05:50:19.930-05:002024-03-02T05:50:19.930-05:00It is so true.It is so true.Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702620069148109246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-66677402690543922882023-11-29T19:29:51.973-05:002023-11-29T19:29:51.973-05:00Dear Mrs. White, you may never know this side of h...Dear Mrs. White, you may never know this side of heaven what an impact you have had in your encouragement of others. Judging from the comments, I know I'm not the only one to find inspiration and gather courage in your words. I frequently reach for one of your books while taking a rest from homemaking duties, only to start again feeling refreshed and ready to do the next thing. I appreciate that you point us back to the Lord over and over again. Thank you for fulfilling your calling not only as a homemaker but also as a Titus 2 woman. Blessings to you and your family.Cheyennenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-83358490298545676732022-06-20T22:07:45.008-04:002022-06-20T22:07:45.008-04:00Mrs. White, I found your blog a few months ago, an...Mrs. White, I found your blog a few months ago, and subscribed to updates. You are a beautiful, precious soul, and you have encouraged me beyond words. I am a homebody, a homemaker, a home-lover. I recently finished reading ALL your blog posts. I started at the beginning and read each and every one! And what I do each night is pick a month and read them again!! I am so glad that I found your blog, and I hope and pray many more long years for you at your beautiful home in Vermont. In Christ, your friend, Kathy JacksonKathy Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689072040247753407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-82005270766352686442021-05-25T13:52:50.677-04:002021-05-25T13:52:50.677-04:00Amen! I feel saddened for those who just don't...Amen! I feel saddened for those who just don't seem to be able to relax and enjoy the wonderful gift of just living this life we've been given without bothering with what others will think or see. When we free ourselves from this, we make room for pleasing the ones in our home, and the One who made us, alone. That brings true peace!Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09563532870460097721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-71756950199933016482018-11-22T16:02:58.485-05:002018-11-22T16:02:58.485-05:00Such a good post.
I too want just to be a simple,...Such a good post.<br /><br />I too want just to be a simple, quiet homemaker and not an "event planner."<br /><br />Thank you <br /><br />ShirleyShirleyhttp://aspiretoliveaquietlofe2018.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-14191274255012333062017-09-05T15:28:07.317-04:002017-09-05T15:28:07.317-04:00Another great post. I am enjoying re-reading many ...Another great post. I am enjoying re-reading many of your posts. They are so encouraging for me. Best blessings, LoriTheLoriAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00027439841530939776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-57652677920277206032017-08-08T21:18:27.054-04:002017-08-08T21:18:27.054-04:00Thank you for this post. It, in itself, calms me a...Thank you for this post. It, in itself, calms me and centers me. I see the moms around me, in my community, neighborhood, at our church, etc. and I see them hustle and bustle to and fro, getting much accomplished, and seemingly unlimited in time and energy and creativity, and I am left feeling so "less than" (for lack of a better term). I question myself constantly, and find myself failing again and again to do what they do and achieve what they are able to achieve. So this post is almost the granting of permission, that I may be just a Mom, just a Wife, just a Homemaker. Nothing more. Just these. Ahhhh.......5webshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764594133665500630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-29679673095325964652016-01-29T14:05:14.580-05:002016-01-29T14:05:14.580-05:00There's a calmness that comes from simplicity ...There's a calmness that comes from simplicity that draws me.<br /><br />ஐღLauraღஐ <br /><a href="http://harvestlanecottage.com" rel="nofollow">Harvest Lane Cottage</a><br />...doing what I can with what I've got where I am <br />on a short shoestring budget!<br />~~~~~<br />Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-32896096582357987462015-11-23T18:13:51.181-05:002015-11-23T18:13:51.181-05:00 There is no place I would rather be than home.
I ... There is no place I would rather be than home.<br />I loathe going out into this modern world and having to deal with todays things.<br /> I like it best when I can come home and shut my front door, and just be in my own little place in the world. <br />A place of comfort and calm. A place of warm throw rugs, comfy cushions, pretty lamps and shiny kitchen utensils. This is my home and my favourite place to be. Julie Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11607898401790084386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-80427295689942545382012-12-08T13:11:18.480-05:002012-12-08T13:11:18.480-05:00This is one of my favorite posts and one I've ...This is one of my favorite posts and one I've read and meditated on several times. <br /><br />We don't have a lot in terms of wealth and recently (the last year or so), I've struggled with wanting to work outside the home, or have a home business, or just something to help bring in more income. The Lord kept saying no, I want you home all the time, I want you to allow me to provide for your needs. It was a very difficult time of giving in to the Lord's will, but I'm at a place of peace now. <br /><br />There is no ambition...exactly correct. I had to give up ambition and it's a good place to be. <br /><br />Thank you so much for your words of gentle encouragement. I am so blessed by your ministry.<br /><br />BeverlyBeverlynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-31164268212611479762012-10-09T12:05:35.532-04:002012-10-09T12:05:35.532-04:00This was so encouragung for me! I love taking care...This was so encouragung for me! I love taking care of my husband and am excited for a family, but it seems that the expectations have become focused on being the best at everything instead of doing what's best for your family. I'm so thankful for the encouragement that simolicity is a good thing! Thank you!<br />Jo from theeandaofit.blogspot.comJo https://www.blogger.com/profile/01072826289566854050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-52753611641692608792012-10-09T10:45:16.179-04:002012-10-09T10:45:16.179-04:00Wow, what a wonderful post! I really needed to rea...Wow, what a wonderful post! I really needed to read this today. I am thankful to be a homemaker and I enjoy the simple things we do in our home as a family like oatmeal for breakfast (which we love!). Thank you for this uplifting post and the inspiration that followed.<br />I found you through Titus 2sdays<br />-Hannah Wetzel<br />Heavenly Homes & Forever FamiliesMrs. Wetzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11417010709486279900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-24912652149577411592012-10-09T09:21:35.717-04:002012-10-09T09:21:35.717-04:00Excellent post! I am required to work outside the ...Excellent post! I am required to work outside the home at this point in our lives and I am usually ok with that. But the two days a week I have a home, I love. A chance to cook and clean and care for this little place we call home. <br />There is no big show, here, just our home, and I am thankful.<br />I found you at Titus 2sdaysA Proverbs 31 Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02086440073763745054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-13879463555757831562012-09-07T14:18:42.507-04:002012-09-07T14:18:42.507-04:00This was such a beautiful and encouraging post, Mr...This was such a beautiful and encouraging post, Mrs. White. Thank you so much for sharing it! <br /><br />P.S. We also have plain old-fashioned oatmeal at least once a week for breakfast. If not that, it's simple scrambled eggs and toast, or a mixed-up-the-night-before baked oatmeal. Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988943988727801197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-23544197784249746742012-09-06T22:33:30.030-04:002012-09-06T22:33:30.030-04:00"....if they only realize it is okay to be si..."....if they only realize it is okay to be simple." Wise words, Mrs. White! It's all too true that simplicity is very often overlooked, when it proves itself again & again to be not just a perfectly good way to do things, but an admirable one. Time is what's needed...time that many are not willing to spend, & that's a shame.<br /><br />Brenda<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-23392280417984613472012-09-06T18:37:27.855-04:002012-09-06T18:37:27.855-04:00I've just discovered your blog, And how full i...I've just discovered your blog, And how full it is of inspiration! <br />I absolutely love this calling of Helpmeet, mother, and homemaker. You are definitely a kindred spirit. <br />Thankyou for sharing such beautiful thoughts with us. Mrs. Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-23041194436851936852012-09-06T16:16:03.263-04:002012-09-06T16:16:03.263-04:00Thanks! I like simple. Now to convince myself th...Thanks! I like simple. Now to convince myself that I should make breakfast every morning for everyone. I know it would greatly help the budget as well. Maybe I could start with once or twice a week.Suannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03768381960849873308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-10761633340184730222012-09-05T15:16:21.842-04:002012-09-05T15:16:21.842-04:00This is so true! I pray many over-reaching homemak...This is so true! I pray many over-reaching homemakers will be blessed by these encouraging words. <br /><br />I know that I am-me who seems to have a gift of making simple things quite complicated at times:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-30430334575658398022012-09-05T13:55:02.762-04:002012-09-05T13:55:02.762-04:00I really enjoyed this post. I do wish we could go ...I really enjoyed this post. I do wish we could go back to simpliar times. People worked hard in the different era's but I think with out all the technology of today's world; they had more family and one on one moments. <br />Blessings!LeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107717294803352571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-63214999147135594152012-09-05T12:15:35.710-04:002012-09-05T12:15:35.710-04:00For many years I struggled with trying to live up ...For many years I struggled with trying to live up to what my home keeping and our life in general was "supposed" to look like. As I have grown older, I see the folly in comparing myself with other women...this is MY home. I keep it in MY way, and that is enough. My family is very well cared for and happy with my work here. That is enough for me...finally!!Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14489721992197731489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-87374764574111036312012-09-05T11:25:03.444-04:002012-09-05T11:25:03.444-04:00Mrs. White, You've done it again! You've ...Mrs. White, You've done it again! You've written a post which just filled me with peace and made me want to be a housewife just like the one you described in this post. DoloresDoloreshttp://alwaysamess-lorie.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-84200526807923714642012-09-05T11:24:28.330-04:002012-09-05T11:24:28.330-04:00I wish I was able to be a stay at home wife. But t...I wish I was able to be a stay at home wife. But the way the economy is I need to be at work to help make ends meet for my husband and I.<br />I sure do miss the relaxing non stressful enviroment of being home.suzannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10397011375074053717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-73431692394463605132012-09-05T10:50:22.269-04:002012-09-05T10:50:22.269-04:00Mrs. White, we eat oatmeal almost every day for br...Mrs. White, we eat oatmeal almost every day for breakfast! And not the "quick oats" kind either, but the good old-fashioned kind :)<br /><br />Hope you are doing well ♥Blessed Homemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900030206325400486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-12881296980084811082012-09-05T10:47:47.341-04:002012-09-05T10:47:47.341-04:00I burst into tears after reading your post this mo...I burst into tears after reading your post this morning. My home life is very much as you described. It is humble and basic, and does look too easy to others. Even my husband told me this very morning as he left for his job that other women do so much more, especially those who have to work outside the home. I think he just doesn't understand the amount of details a housewife deals with everyday. Yet he put on clean clothes this morning; I cleaned his glasses because he was running late. I fixed a drawer on his dresser that was broken. When he got up he had a homemade breakfast waiting for him, and dinner will be waiting when he gets home. This is not to brag about all the things I do for him. I am a quiet servant, that's all. I love what I do and I am so content. THERE IS NO AMBITION.I am blessed that I am able to stay home and believe it is my calling. I have some health related issues and do not always have the energy as younger women do (I am in my fifties).I am able to look to all the details of our home, cooking breakfast and making home made lunches for my family in the morning, a home cooked meal at night. I am frugal and yes, sometimes it does look meager and poor to others. But I am able to get up in the mornings, sometimes in pain, and read my bible and fellowship with the Lord. It is so good to have that quiet time with Him. I am not rushed because I am already at my work place. Yes, this is an old-time homelife but I would not trade its simplicity for anything. It is very out of step with what is going on in the lives of those family and friends around me, and I am a bit looked down on. Even some in my church think I should "get a job" and become "productive". I felt guilty this morning that I am not like those super energetic housewives. After reading your post,I am thankful that someone else understands, that all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-6534567157267816112012-09-05T10:00:09.461-04:002012-09-05T10:00:09.461-04:00Mrs White, "if they only realize it is okay ...Mrs White, "if they only realize it is okay to be simple. There is a slowness to it. . . There is no ambition. . .This housewife putters around the house and yard, cleaning and cooking in her own way." These words paint a picture of contentment. My husband loves to come home to that. Creating a peaceful atmosphere in the home is a wonderful part of the homemaker's calling. You're right, it is not in the big flashy things, or expensive things, or being busy running around. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00386439534540061869noreply@blogger.com