The Book of Tea says……

 

You know what The Book Of Tea says?

It says that you must have tea at least once a week together. I think its been awhile since we had a good cup of tea. I have been contemplating switching to coffee, but I just cannot bring myself to do it.

So, what shall we talk about today?

THE ROLE OF A WIFE

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Well, I was thinking about the role of a wife and then miraculously Lisa posted a blog post about washing  dishes here. And it really caused me to think and  eventually change my attitude about a couple of things.

First of all, I previously viewed washing dishes, making the bed, washing clothes, etc as a grueling never ending job that I will forever do. When I think about the fact that I will be making beds just so that they will get slept in again, washing dishes so that they can be eaten on again, vacuuming the floor just so more of Harper's hair will become embedded in it again, and then multiply  that by that 80 years, WEEKLY….. it would surely cause just about anyone to slip into a mini depression. 

It has to be done!

But just KNOWING that it HAS to be done does not always evoke quick feelings of gratitude and thankfulness and joy while completing these tasks.

And FOR ME…….

I feel I struggle with this even more because my husband truly loves and values and even worse, EXPECTS a well taken care of home. A clean place to lay his lunch box down, a non cluttered home to rest after a long days work.

Well, so do I for that matter… but someone has to do it. and I don't always want to.

Tough.

God has given me the responsibility, with the help of my husband, to take care of this home. He has given us a place to live, and he has provided abundantly for our needs and I should take care of what he has given.

And again, simply knowing this does not always make me the happiest, most willing wife to do them.

But today, as I was dusting, vacuuming, and cleaning up, I tried to look at each room and take the most pride in the details. I even moved things around to give the room a different look. I tried to make this experience fun and enjoyable, and it was.

I am not saying my house looks completely different, but there is just some divine satisfaction that comes from clean smelling sheets, laundry put away, clean soft towels, vacuumed floors, clean toilets, all clothes hung up, and dishes in the cabinet…. and……..

Right now, nothing is undone and everything is set for the week. Yay.

Now, we just have to keep it that way!

Tea was yummy……….. thanks for stopping by!