And now, the rest of the story...

I will always remember the words used in the title of this post because of multiple fond memories of my father and I driving out to go hunting together while listening to Paul Harvey years ago. Now we listen to books on CD, because there is seldom anything good on the radio and Paul Harvey is a damn liar for endorsing Bose. Ugh.

Anyways, so after the short night of sleep, I woke with a new purpose. Prior even to my study the night before, I talked with Ash about her feelings on me staying at home with the kids and her jumping right into a full-time gig. Her response was enthusiastic, which in turn, got me very into the idea. There was really only one more hurdle to overcome...telling my parents.

Surprisingly, it didn't go too bad. My father, who is from a different generation entirely, had his usual quiet, reserved response as he took time to process this information. I'm sure in time he will have a peace about it, but as he told my mom when she had asked him in private his feelings on the subject, "I guess I'm just old fashioned".

You see, that is what I've come to realize the real 'problem' is with people's views on this very touchy subject. It's mostly (if not all) a social issue. Preconceived notions will always prevail in a discussion of matters similar to this. Heck, even 2 days ago I would have 'fought for the other side' if such a thing actually existed.

Bottom line is, I don't truly know what the Lord has in store for our future. What I do know, is that I've made a real mess of things over the years and I pray it's not too late to correct some of those mistakes. I simply can't think of a better way to do that than to be involved in every aspect of the home.

Should you be stranger, traversing the internets and stumble across this or any of my other postings, let me know your feelings on the subject. I will happily send you my findings in the word regarding this.

I will touch on more serious subject matter in later postings, but I truly felt I needed to get these thoughts out before taking things in a more...positive direction, I suppose. Pictures coming soon and tomorrow I'll put up some instructions on how to make your own laundry soap, which is TOTALLY rad, and costs like 2% of storebought detergent. Hey, if I can do it, I know you can.

Good night!!