Thursday, October 27, 2011

Welcome Home, Daddy

I’ve heard it said many times that we need to cherish what we have, because we never know when it might be taken away. That thought rang true in my mind yesterday morning, after I received a phone call from my Paramedic husband.

On the phone, he told me of a how the Lord protected him on his way to the hospital with a patient. The driver of the ambulance was going 65 miles per hour, and a semi truck, not seeing them coming, turned out in front of them. If it hadn’t been for quick reflexes and solid brakes, the ambulance would have collided with the truck.

Thankyou, Lord, for protecting my husband! You can be sure, when he arrived home last night, I welcomed him at the door with several hugs and kisses.

Speaking of that, I just finished reading a book by Lorrie Flem called, “Welcome Home, Daddy.” It’s a book geared towards helping homemakers become more content in their roles, and more committed towards serving in the home. It gives helpful suggestions on how to make your family feel special, including greeting your husband at the door when he gets home from work. It also gives ideas on how to make family meal times more special for everyone, how to be hospitable to guests (and not always needing a spotless house to do so!), tips on having family devotions, how to teach your children to pray, ways to minister to others through home baked goodies, and how to support your husband in his role as well. Overall, the book is what you might call “a graduate course in domestic engineering.”

Some may consider Lorrie’s traditional views of homemaking to be a bit extreme, due to the world we live in today and the many career options available for women to choose from. But, for those who desire to be the best they can be in the honorable occupation of being mothers and homemakers, this book gives good ideas on how to make the hours that “Daddy” is home into cherished memories. I know I gleaned some inspiration from it, and I’m sure you would, too.

NOTE: I received “Welcome Home, Daddy” as an official member of THE GABBY MOMS blogging program for Eternal Encouragement Magazine. I received it free of charge in exchange for my honest review.

If you are a mom blogger interested in being a part of the Gabby Moms program for 2012, please go HERE for more information.

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10 comments:

  1. Oh WOW! So thankful for the good news of you hubby's safety! Events like that really do put things into perspective.
    Great overview of the topics covered in this book!

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  2. Oh wow! I'm so glad he's okay. God is good. I've had to take a trip or two in an ambulance with my children, I'm so grateful for those who serve as first responders! Thanks for sharing about the book!

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  3. Yes, you have been so blest!

    I can remember at least 6-7 times I was facing death in the face. God has His hand on our lives in more ways than we can ever imagine.

    Welcome Home dad. I am so glad I know you!!!
    jim

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  4. Yes, Jim (Dad)! I remember just a couple weeks ago when we were praying for your safe return home from Egypt. We never know when our time is up, but I'm thankful the Lord brought you home safely. Welcome home!

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  5. Thank You Jesus for taking care of my this precious daddy. We give you the praise.

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  6. So glad that everyone is safe. Love the pictures :)

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  7. Wow! What a praise the Lord moment!

    Thanks for sharing it and your review.

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  8. Wow Vicky!!!! I am so glad the Lord was watching out for your husband. Those situations do make us hug them a little tighter doesn't it.

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  9. Very thankful for a real demonstration of God's protection! Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Thanks for telling us all about the book - sounds good :)

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