Growing up, I remember my mom always doing something crafty. Whether it was knitting, other crafts, or even working on the house – painting, refinishing furniture, etc. She didn’t take the attitude of “Poor me, my husband never gets around to this so I might as well do it or it will never get done.” Her attitude was one of knowing that her husband worked very hard to support the family and that she wanted to lighten his load if possible rather than add on to his honey-do list. I’ve realized that this is an area that I struggle with. I tend to want my husband to do all the house maintenance and I’ll take care of the kids.
Decided today to change my perspective. If I can get it done while he’s gone, that means that there are fewer things he has to mess with and more time he can spend with us his family. So when it was my turn for a “Blessing Day”, I told the ladies that I wanted help cutting down a monster bush in our backyard that has been a real thorn in hubby’s side. They came and helped and Neil was so thrilled when he came home and it was gone.
With that being a success I’ve begun a list of things that I can do while he is gone. I love being able to bless him like this! I can’t believe I didn’t do it sooner.
