"Aunt Jane's Hero"

Aunt Jane's Hero

By Elizabeth Prentiss

1871

"A Portrait of a Christ-Centered Home"

A wonderful book by the author of Stepping Heavenward!

This is the story of Aunt Jane's hero, Horace Wheeler, a poor and at first, worldly, young man ; and of Aunt Jane, a prayerful, kind-hearted, Christian widow.  Her prayers continually followed Horace during his life and after he enlisted in the Civil War where he became a different person spiritually and physically. Her godly wisdom had a huge impact on him; she was a true Titus 2 woman. This is a story I've read over many times, and I always come away with new encouragement to be a goldy woman, a deeper understanding of the godly home, and the importance of prayer.

A Good Reminder...

"You are doing something great with your life – when you’re doing all the small things with His Great love.

You are changing the world – when you are changing one person’s world.

You aren’t missing your best life – when you aren’t missing opportunities to love like Christ." 

~ Ann Voskamp

Participating in the Deep Roots at Home's "Encourage One Another" link-up

Fireworks and Freedom

 Dad took us girls to see fireworks Thursday evening.  It's been several years since we've been able to go to fireworks and I really enjoyed it!!!

All the noise of the fireworks is fun, but sometimes I think, "What if that was really bombs and guns going off, and not a fun display for a holiday?"  It reminds me to be thankful for all the men that fought for our country and what they went through.

Happy Independance Day!

“Posterity: you will never know how much it has cost my generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it.” 

- John Quincy Adams

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same." 

- Ronald Reagan

"If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under."  

- Ronald Reagan

Square Dance!!

We had a square dance in the basement of a local church this past Saturday afternoon.  I so enjoyed seeing people having such much fun together!!    

Benson Family Concert

 Last Wednesday we went to an outdoor concert by the Benson Family with our adopted Uncle and Aunt from church.  It was a lot of fun and we really enjoyed their music!!

 Luke saw me with my camera and smiled!

 They have amazing harmonies and a great sense of humor as well!!

 Their youngest son was having fun in the tub of hats and props after the concert. :)

Maybe he will be a conductor when he grows up! ;)

A Visit With a Friend!

 Last Monday we girls met a friend for lunch at some beautiful gardens.  We had fun visiting, walking through the gardens and taking pictures.  

 The smallest rose bush I have ever seen! 

 Trying to get our friend's little guy to smile for the camera. :)

 Contemplating life. ;)

 We enjoyed holding little "J"!

 He is such a cutie!!

:)

It was a fun visit!!