How I've Made My Living

"And then she realized she was replaceable in every area
of her life,
except her home."

(J. Benfield)

I just had my 59th birthday and it's given me some time to reflect on the years past.

Have I given life my all?

Have I contributed enough?

Should I have done more?

Then I look back to the 31 years I've been a homemaker, mom, wife, homeschooling teacher,

accountant, cook, cleaner, driver, wardrobe coordinator, deadline keeper, dog walker,

mother-in-law and now a Millie to all my babies and I see a life 

well lived.

I see a life of sacrifice.

I didn't earn my living in dollars;

I earned my living in love and service to this amazing

life that God has gifted me with. 

And I would do it all again.

I don't know what the future holds or where God will use me

over the next 20 years,

but wherever that may be,

I'll never regret one moment of the ones

I spent taking care of 

house and home.