tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post5864102890319262144..comments2024-03-28T22:48:30.666-07:00Comments on Home Living: Be RenewedLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-19560546684428430162008-05-01T06:26:00.001-07:002008-05-01T06:26:00.001-07:00Lady Lydia- Thank you for reminding me what I alre...Lady Lydia- Thank you for reminding me what I already know but tend to forget. I love your site and find it very encouraging.I think it is neat that you are one of the "older" women that is spoken of in Titius.(Even though you don't seem all that old) I find there are very few "older" women in the church who want to encourage or teach younger women. Thank you for not being afraid to speak.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04189196423627815944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-79386387361084358502008-05-01T06:26:00.000-07:002008-05-01T06:26:00.000-07:00Lady Lydia- Thank you for reminding me what I alre...Lady Lydia- Thank you for reminding me what I already know but tend to forget. I love your site and find it very encouraging.I think it is neat that you are one of the "older" women that is spoken of in Titius.(Even though you don't seem all that old) I find there are very few "older" women in the church who want to encourage or teach younger women. Thank you for not being afraid to speak.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04189196423627815944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-13008106050248623822008-05-01T06:13:00.000-07:002008-05-01T06:13:00.000-07:00Your posts are always so timely for me! Just yest...Your posts are always so timely for me! Just yesterday I felt I could not take another cold, cloudy day here in Minnesota - Spring just doesn't seem to want to happen, and depression is threatening to settle on my shoulders. So I got busy and totally emptied out my refrigerator and scrubbed it clean and then put everything back in an orderly manner. When I stood back and looked at my 'new' Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01707005990280306504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-40461009736454923972008-04-30T18:56:00.000-07:002008-04-30T18:56:00.000-07:00Wonderful post. Thank you for your wise words. I...Wonderful post. Thank you for your wise words. It's just what I needed to hear.Sharmistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581787664566747486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-16440551084042909312008-04-30T17:58:00.000-07:002008-04-30T17:58:00.000-07:00"The solution is to stick with something you love...."The solution is to stick with something you love...You won't miss the stress of constant change." - I so agree. It is very exhausting and anxiety-producing to try to keep up with the Jones'. And, when I look around our humble home, the happiest moments of my day are caring for DD and DH and the little tasks that have to be done. There is a quote that I like that used to be printed on one of Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974582712368288657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-10391271103294646532008-04-30T14:56:00.000-07:002008-04-30T14:56:00.000-07:00Good thoughts!Good thoughts!Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13429722263321739095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-89864265971917039682008-04-30T13:50:00.000-07:002008-04-30T13:50:00.000-07:00You have no idea how timely this post is Lady Lydi...You have no idea how timely this post is Lady Lydia - thank you so much.<BR/><BR/>And regarding S. Belles' post - maybe this will be of some help:<BR/><BR/>In the first week of September of 2001 my husband lost his job. We all know what happened on the 11th. At the end of the month, I discovered I was pregnant. <BR/><BR/>Neither of us could find work. And the bigger I got, the more I just Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-894623975532910592008-04-30T12:11:00.000-07:002008-04-30T12:11:00.000-07:00The best relief for anxiety and troubling thoughts...The best relief for anxiety and troubling thoughts is working with the hands. Cleaning house has always been and always will be a great relief for women in this world when there is so much upheaval. My great grandmother was said to always be busy because she couldn't stand idle talk. She would sit and visit for awhile but lose interest if it wasn't very productive, and go clean something or cookLydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-91821992843672299962008-04-30T11:59:00.000-07:002008-04-30T11:59:00.000-07:00I have been thinking lately about the saying "an i...I have been thinking lately about the saying "an idle brain (or hands) is the devil's workshop." I had been battling both forms of idleness lately, and had also been suffering from anxiety. A few days ago, I finally decided to just buckle down and work, and I was surprised at how much better I felt. It is encouraging to me to read this post, because it says the same thing: Work prevents the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-10652323529788083752008-04-30T10:56:00.000-07:002008-04-30T10:56:00.000-07:00Hello Mrs. Lydia,I have enjoyed your posts so much...Hello Mrs. Lydia,<BR/><BR/>I have enjoyed your posts so much. I have told my 17 year old daughter that I would like her to read some of the posts that you have written so she can glean too. <BR/><BR/>Isaiah is my favorite book of the Bible. Somewhere in there it says that the flower fades but the word of God is forever. I am paraphrasing it but I just love that verse. It gives me something to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-73441104019614794672008-04-30T10:04:00.000-07:002008-04-30T10:04:00.000-07:00I will have a member of my staff fix it for me ;-)...I will have a member of my staff fix it for me ;-)Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-10778792257418619402008-04-30T09:21:00.000-07:002008-04-30T09:21:00.000-07:00Hi, I really like your blog and find it helpful an...Hi, I really like your blog and find it helpful and inspirational. Just so you know, at the end of every one of your posts, it always says, "Code corrupted. Insert fresh copy." I am viewing in Firefox.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01219927747463858511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-439616086561469412008-04-30T09:09:00.000-07:002008-04-30T09:09:00.000-07:00Right you are Lady Lydia! Many years ago I just co...Right you are Lady Lydia! <BR/><BR/>Many years ago I just couldn't handle the pressure of working two jobs, taking care of small children, an ex-husband, etc...BUT we needed the money! My husband worked two jobs, I worked two jobs, but we were constantly without any money. I am not kidding! My word, we still call those the Poverty Days! <BR/><BR/>Well, I finally crashed and quit both jobs. We Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-70567457562748881212008-04-30T09:05:00.000-07:002008-04-30T09:05:00.000-07:00Thanks for these refreshing thoughts! As always, I...Thanks for these refreshing thoughts! As always, I so appreciate your blog--your words always have the ring of authenticity, and your messages are so very practical! I have been so thankful over the years for your willingness to share with us. May you be strengthened by the Lord for your work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-59971652797727743312008-04-30T07:01:00.000-07:002008-04-30T07:01:00.000-07:00Beautiful post, Lady Lydia!My favorite verse is Ps...Beautiful post, Lady Lydia!<BR/><BR/>My favorite verse is Psalm 27:14 <BR/><BR/>"Wait upon the Lord; take heart and be strong and wait upon the Lord."Just Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09512279885499148837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-14692303786198725982008-04-30T01:03:00.000-07:002008-04-30T01:03:00.000-07:00I love this post.I often sing hymns to brighten my...I love this post.<BR/>I often sing hymns to brighten my mood - I especially love "Be still & know that I am God". <BR/>Recently I had a very stressful day to deal with so I typed the words out and carried them in my pocket all day!<BR/>The Lord is good he held my hand, that day.<BR/>Many blessings to you Lady Lydia - please keep writing - you talk much sense in a crazy world. <BR/>Lynn.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07832021443447502646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-83341235192117517952008-04-29T23:12:00.000-07:002008-04-29T23:12:00.000-07:00Oh how I enjoyed this post! Thank you so much Lyd...Oh how I enjoyed this post! Thank you so much Lydia I needed that post!<BR/><BR/>Love Mrs. MoniseThe Cottage Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15609381108824641280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-72074474039191325982008-04-29T20:48:00.000-07:002008-04-29T20:48:00.000-07:00I liked this so much! Romans is my favorite book ...I liked this so much! Romans is my favorite book in the Bible...there's so much "meat & potatoes" in there. When I came to know God more intimately, & felt a real desire to serve Him, Romans was the first book I read all the way through. <BR/><BR/>BrendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-64696352299802052162008-04-29T19:14:00.000-07:002008-04-29T19:14:00.000-07:00Here's praying you'll be home with your children. ...Here's praying you'll be home with your children. I really wish someone would dare to stay home with their baby and check back later to tell of the experience. I doubt very much you will end up living under a bridge. How will you make it? I suppose in the same way that others before us have made it--others before us who had larger families, no available daycare, very little or no money, and very Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-37148360228266622002008-04-29T19:05:00.000-07:002008-04-29T19:05:00.000-07:00This is just what I needed to read today. Thank y...This is just what I needed to read today. Thank you so much for posting it. <BR/><BR/>I thrive on security, and I'm trying not to worry right now, because various circumstances seem to be threatening my ability to be at home with my baby. The thought of going back to work full-time fills me with so much anxiety.<BR/><BR/>But, I have to remind myself to trust in the Lord, and not to worry.S. Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09918947365909041275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-11233742017819188782008-04-29T16:33:00.000-07:002008-04-29T16:33:00.000-07:00My mother always remembers how my grandmother neve...My mother always remembers how my grandmother never had one drop of anxiety in her as they were all growing up. She was easy-going, kind and loving. <BR/><BR/>I believe that her attitude was formed because of the physical work...helping her husband run a self-sustaining family farm including growing all of their veggies, baking, tending cows and chickens, all while raising 11 children.<BR/><BR/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-8916936220996479092008-04-29T12:47:00.000-07:002008-04-29T12:47:00.000-07:00Very wise words indeed!And Romans 12:1-2 are my li...Very wise words indeed!<BR/><BR/>And Romans 12:1-2 are my life's verses. (o:<BR/><BR/>Many Blessings,<BR/>MicheleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-75553738944436667582008-04-29T12:07:00.000-07:002008-04-29T12:07:00.000-07:00Excellent!!!A few years ago we had some trouble wi...Excellent!!!<BR/><BR/>A few years ago we had some trouble within our own little family, each time I would find myself dwelling on what was happening and becoming actually sick with worry, I would said, "Man your battle station!" I can't tell you the number of tears that shined my kitchen sink or washed our dishes. That "battle station" is my at-home altar. <BR/><BR/>Blessings, PaulaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-59152109362085753982008-04-29T10:59:00.000-07:002008-04-29T10:59:00.000-07:00Vey wise words. Positive thinking!Thank you.Vey wise words. Positive thinking!Thank you.zetorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912433866457968555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-8053210115542964292008-04-29T10:33:00.000-07:002008-04-29T10:33:00.000-07:00Another wise post. My sister recently had brain su...Another wise post. My sister recently had brain surgery and cleaning, especially ironing, helped me to focus my thoughts and feel a little more in control of an uncontrollable situation. <BR/>Also, Isaiah 26:3-4 have long been favorite verses of mine.Mrs. McGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13595062317679462936noreply@blogger.com