Recipe for Domesticity

Hi yall!

   As most of yall may know, I have recently married the sweetest and most loving man in the world, my best friend, John!

   In leaving my life of singleness, impulse shopping, and living (rather, surviving!) off of Starbucks lattes, I have now taken on the role as wife, chef, and much to my dismay, the maid. I must note, that John has not assigned to me these roles nor neglected to help me in our ongoing homemaking process, but rather, I have taken on these roles myself  in pursuit of a life modeled after the Proverbs 31 woman and as a means to loving my husband.

Recipe for Domesticity:
 ¹⁰A wife of noble character who can find?
   She is worth far more than rubies.
¹¹ Her husband has full confidence in her
   and lacks nothing of value.
¹² She brings him good, not harm,
   all the days of her life.
¹³ She selects wool and flax
   and works with eager hands.
¹⁴ She is like the merchant ships,
   bringing her food from afar.
¹⁵ She gets up while it is still night;
   she provides food for her family
   and portions for her female servants.
¹⁶ She considers a field and buys it;
   out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
¹⁷ She sets about her work vigorously;
   her arms are strong for her tasks.
¹⁸ She sees that her trading is profitable,
   and her lamp does not go out at night.
¹⁹ In her hand she holds the distaff
   and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
²⁰ She opens her arms to the poor
   and extends her hands to the needy.
²¹ When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
   for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
²² She makes coverings for her bed;
   she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
²³ Her husband is respected at the city gate,
   where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
²⁴ She makes linen garments and sells them,
   and supplies the merchants with sashes.
²⁵ She is clothed with strength and dignity;
   she can laugh at the days to come.
²⁶ She speaks with wisdom,
   and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
²⁷ She watches over the affairs of her household
   and does not eat the bread of idleness.
²⁸ Her children arise and call her blessed;
   her husband also, and he praises her:
²⁹ “Many women do noble things,
   but you surpass them all.”
³⁰ Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
   but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
³¹ Honor her for all that her hands have done,
   and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

                                               ~Proverbs 31:10-31


   And while I aspire to emulate the life of this Christ-like (and very "domestic") woman, I am sure there will be many successes and burnt suppers along the way...But, these are "wife" lessons learned regardless, and lessons I would love to share with others! Domestic can be difficult, but, with the right tips, recipes, and general knowledge of what "suds" are supposed to go in the dishwasher, it's not impossible--and can even become enjoyable!


Happy HomeMacKing!

As a side note: In reference to verses 24-25, I will not be making garments of linen cloth, but I will ensure that John (and myself) are wearing the best the boutiqes have to offer!  :)

(And this my domestic dish washers, is what

happens when you don't put the proper "suds" in the dishwasher!)