“In times of sorrow it is important not to let the home life sag, not to let ourselves take the attitude that we don’t care or that things do not matter. This is not the right heartbeat for a home. No, let us force that smile and perform our household duties with poise and dignity in honor of those who trusted and loved us. Now more than ever the family needs nutritious meals and an attractively set table with delicious, appetizing foods.”

—Thyra Ferré Bjorn, The Home Has a Heart

Although the above quote is for those who have lost a loved one through death, this also applies in other times of sorrow, like a divorce or in our current time of economic uncertainty. There is so much fear being spread through the news and elsewhere these days, but I’m reminded that what I’m doing here in my home is so very valuable and needed. Doing my job with poise and dignity brings much comfort to my family and myself. I also gives us courage.

Tomorrow is here,
The day
That I feared
Yesterday,
And God
Is still
In control.

—Phyllis C. Michael

Janet
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. ~Psalms 19:14