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| A snowy April at our house (photograph from last year). |
I have been looking through seed catalogs and thinking about the upcoming planting season. While it is still cold outside, I am dreaming about summer gardens and walks on the grounds of our humble estate.
This morning, as I look out the front window, I see snow falling over the landscape. I can hear the sound of the wind blowing through the bare trees while the heat is on inside to help keep us warm.
In the midst of a cold spring, there is much to do this month. There are more medical trips to take, health needs, and the care and keeping of the home and family.
As time allows, I am slowly working on a new book project. There are certain methods I follow to get started. I set up my card table and put a pretty tablecloth over it. I then stack my research books, notes, and files on the table and keep it by a rocking chair where I will sit and do the work. Then I do some printing to make it easier for me to do the reading and the writing of notes. The publication is to be a classic reprint of a very special book from more than 100 years ago! I have been hesitating to do the work because I need to conserve ink for the printer. I noticed the price has gone up tremendously since last year. I hope to save up and order some as soon as possible. Setting up the pretty table and making the project look nice reminds me of the motivating labor of homemaking. We do our best to keep our surroundings beautiful, so we are able to work with an uplifted heart and attitude.
This cold spring weather is the perfect time to sit by the fire and write and read books. As I work, I take many breaks to clean the house, do the laundry, sweep the floor, and prepare meals.
I have been listening to the welcome sound of the chirping of birds on the front grounds. It makes me so happy to hear the sounds of spring as I go about the work of homemaking.
Soon we will see the tulips beginning to appear. I will put on my rain boots and walk in the yard to protect my shoes from the challenge of mud season. The fresh, clean air will be so peaceful. I will enjoy the view of the sky and the river, as the snow continues to slowly melt from a long winter.
For now, I will do my best to keep busy on a project by the card table. I hope I can stay motivated and feel well enough to complete the necessary work within a few weeks. I look forward to seeing it finished.
May our homes be filled with the peace of God, the love of family, and the willingness to serve one another with a precious sense of joy!
Blessings
Mrs. White
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3 comments:
That sounds like a interesting project Mrs White.
It does seem strange to see snow on the grounf in your photo, while we are rejoicing in the first sunny Spring days!
A new book project sounds exciting! Your melting winter into spring is beautiful. We've had summer here in Northern California. It was very warm yesterday, almost too warm. It's refreshing to hear about your continued chilly weather. My project today is mending my husband's work socks. They are so expensive to replace. I wish I had a rocking chair to sit in while I work! Thank you for your homemaking inspiration, as always.
That certainly does sound like a challenging project, Mrs. White, but it sounds like your weather is perfect for such indoor tasks. I hope you had a marvelous Easter!
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