I don’t think it’s wrong to step away from it. For the most part, I am aware of what is going on in the news. Troubling, awful, and heart-wrenching things are happening all over the place. I hate it, and I grieve over it, and I groan for things to be made right.
And my thoughts shift; what can I do? Is this even the correct question to ask of myself, an ordinary 45 year old housekeeper, wife and mother who hasn’t worked outside of the house since before she was married……..what have I done, all these years? who am I?
wife; be the wife
mother; be the mother
housekeeper; be that, too
also (of slightly lesser value) friend, daughter, sister, etc.
For me, it’s quite obvious that I find the most value in my relationships. I delight in encouraging people. And I know that what we (I) love is what our (my) purpose is. So I will continue in the cleaning, cooking, snuggling, grocery shopping, singing, playing, walking, talking, texting, and taking advantage of every opportunity. Rich and I are working together to get the three younger children going in their fall sports, and one dear son prepared to enter his first year of college.
I love homemaking. I have a closet that’s simply begging for some TLC, and throughout the house a bunch of now-unneeded possessions to be sorted through and donated, and some family papers and treasures that need to be rediscovered, cleaned and organized.
Maybe others are like me, after hearing the news, and wonder what there is to be done? I am open to any and all suggestions, but I tend to go back to what I know for sure; “Shanda, do what you love to do most, excel in your own purpose; as a loving wife, mom, and homemaker, and all that trickles down from that.”
It’s not that I don’t care about current events and history-in-the-making; indeed, I care more than words can say…..which means I feel almost helpless in the face of such tragedies in our world. I find hope and strength in God (“He’s got this”), and in quiet daily living, doing my own small part, knowing that all good people are working together in our unique and priceless ways, and it does make a difference.
Sending love and prayers to all my friends here.
“Pray diligently. Stay alert, with your eyes wide open in gratitude.” Colossians 4:1
So we’re not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without His unfolding grace. These hard times are small potatoes compared to the coming good times, the lavish celebration prepared for us. There’s far more here than meets the eye. The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow. But the things we can’t see now will last forever.” 2 Corinthians 4
Good to be Home 
As I drove to work this very morning, I pondered the same thing. I’m tickled and blessed to read the answer He shared with you. For me, it is remembering He is in charge, in control, and His kingdom stands forever, no matter what happens here on earth.
The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.
Isaiah 40:8
hi shanda…….i so resonated with this! thanks for sharing your thoughts 💛
Right there with you Shanda!! My blog is a little place where I will not focus on current events…only the current events of my household:) I don’t watch the news but at the gym this morning I glanced up at the screen and felt sadness. There is a reason I don’t watch the news.
Let’s encourage each other!
we’re only camping here on earth. Our real home is in Heaven. That encourages me.
I think we are kindred souls. I have much of the same feelings. I am reading a book now that encourages giving daily all the hard things of the world to God. We can’t carry all those heavy burdens. Why, because we are not God. That blessed me, hope it does you, too.
Oh I love that so much. Thank you!
In this time of Chaos we should so not grow weary in Well doing, so many people need a lifted Spirit! Great read Sister♥️