Fruitofherhand

While I Wait

Trusting God from one season to another can be all kinds of things…frustrating, hopeless and even daunting for me. I am a doer. I am not one to sit around and twittle my thumbs. While I wait, I get busy doing that which will help me to be prepared for the “yes”. Sometimes that preparationContinue reading “While I Wait”

Restful Sleep

As a mama birthing, nursing and training up ten children, it was common for me to be awakened after laying down to sleep for the night. Sometimes, it was by a child in need other times it was my subconscious telling me there was things I could accomplish while the rest of my household wasContinue reading “Restful Sleep”

Begin…Again

Marriage takes work whether you have been married two years or twenty years and counting. How I relate to my husband is a reflection of my relationship with God. I have to always remember that I made a covenant unto Lord, a lifelong commitment regarding my husband. I must be as committed today as I wasContinue reading “Begin…Again”

Not Now

There is a season for everything that the Lord has for me to do and even though I know this in my heart, it’s the waiting on God’s timing that stirs up so many emotions in the here and now. Like many women, I am gifted and talented in a few ways. I also haveContinue reading “Not Now”

It’s A Privilege

Though we have good intentions, oftentimes we go days, weeks and even months without picking up the Bible to read it. I must remind myself that it’s a privilege to be able to do so. Not everyone has access to the Word of God. I also must remember that reading the Bible is one ofContinue reading “It’s A Privilege”

S E L F

My greatest treasure is how I impact others now as well as in the future. With so many roles and responsibilities, it is not easy to manage my life. I use my Daily Planner to organize and implement the things that matter the most. It helps me to be more engaged and purposeful in theContinue reading “S E L F”

My Eyes Have Been Opened

Recently, my husband and I found ourselves moving our mothers to Ohio where we live, both of them within the same month. Though we had been planning to move my Mimi, moving his mom was a complete surprise. There were alot of moving parts to find and prepare their new homes. In this season, myContinue reading “My Eyes Have Been Opened”

Submission Is Key

Me, submit? Let me tell you, I have grown so much in my understanding of what it means to submit. Submission to God, willing placing myself under His authority, is key to my total well being. There is no area of my life that doesn’t concern Him. He created me on purpose with purpose. IContinue reading “Submission Is Key”

Still, I Rise Early

I can’t remember a season in my adult life that I did not rise early. Even though our last two (of our ten) children are teens and I have no reason or responsibility to, still, I rise early. There’s just something about the tranquility of the morning. The darkness illuminated by candlelight is so calmingContinue reading “Still, I Rise Early”

Sometimes, I Just Can’t

Homeschooling is a regular part of our daily lifestyle, but there are days when it is just plain hard to get in the groove to teach or assist our children with their school work. It is on these days that it seems like the boys are more chatty, asking questions that require me to respond,Continue reading “Sometimes, I Just Can’t”