Mistakes in Homemaking

Fresh baked cookies from this afternoon. 

 

Throughout my constant lessons in gardening, I am delighted when vegetables grow, when fruit is harvested, and when my flowers bloom.  Last year we planted some carnation seeds in pots, just to see what would happen. It was an inexpensive packet of seeds, but I wasn't sure if it would thrive or even grow in our region. Since carnations are my favorite flowers, I was hopeful.

It was not long before we saw green leaves developing. The plants did well in the pots, but we did not see any flowers.  We accidentally left the pots out all winter long and assumed they would not survive our harsh New England weather.  However, early one spring day, the leaves began to come back.  We thought we would wait and watch.  After a few weeks, buds began to appear. We did not remember what we had planted but hoped it was the carnations from the previous year.  

One day a sweet flower opened; then more and more began to appear. The flowers were red, white, and purple. These did not look like carnations, but I believe the stems look similar to carnations. These must be a certain variety that I am not familiar with.  They have lasted several days and more keep coming.  I noticed they are attracting some bees. This is good for our vegetable garden nearby. It is good when the bees are happy. 

Our flowers.

Each day when I look at these new flowers I think of how many times good things happen through my mistakes. Good things happen despite my flaws and shortcomings.

I have enjoyed walking all over the property and visiting the strawberry garden, the blueberry bushes, and all the beautiful flowers. One of my favorite spots on the grounds is where the tea roses bloom.

Our red tea roses.

It is such a peaceful part of the property to see a view of the landscape near these beautiful roses.

When I finish my walk, I love to be inside, tidying the house, seeing to the kitchen, and enjoying the daily work of keeping house and taking care of the family.  It is sometimes tiring when I have appointments and errands that take me away from home. But we make the best of this necessary work and are extra grateful when we return home again. 

Today, after doing a great many errands I was happy to get back into my kitchen.  I mixed up a batter of homemade chocolate chip cookies. Once the first batch went into the oven, I started walking around the house, tidying up, and then chatting and visiting with the family. It was then I realized I forgot to set the timer on the oven. Somehow, I was able to get to the cookies in time. To my relief, all was well in the kitchen.  

This reminded me of how many mistakes I am often making in homemaking and life in general. It amazes me when things turn out well in the end, just as they should!  How wonderful it will be when we get to Heaven, after stumbling and getting distracted. We are so very blessed to be the children of God. He will welcome us to our Heavenly home, telling us we did well, yet we know it is only because of His grace, and for His glory!

Blessings

Mrs. White

From the Archives - 

Beautiful Living - Feminine Grace.

A Blessing - The Light in a Messy House.

Finding happiness at Home - Days without Spending Money.

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