Domestisity

Is that how you spell that word? I think there is a c in it somewhere...

Anywho...so, I'm sitting her--it's 2:25 p.m.--unshowered, brushed, etc. Watching "The Brave Little Toaster" with my niece....

And thoroughly enjoying myself!!!!

I've pondered today on domesticity (see--I knew there was a c).

See--growing up, I always assumed I would be very domestic. I like being domestic.

I mean--the toilet scrubbing and bum changing gets a little old after a while--but I enjoy most of it.

The cooking, some of the cleaning, sewing, etc.

I love the creative side of it. And I especially always had an affinity for the child-rearing.

Not to mean that I'm perfect at it--oh puh-lease--who is?

But--see, I've come to realize something...

B. Young asked some sisters to get medical training after the Saints we first in SLC. I read one story when preparing a lesson for Institute last year....about a woman who had "sister-wives" if you know what I mean...

And yes, we don't have those anymore--not for more than 150 years practically!

BUT--I realized--ahhh....that's what it is like for my sisters and I.

When I'm visiting, it's like there are 3 of us to do the work that one "wife" usually does. And it's so nice.

See--in my crazy-busy working life, I don't usually get the chance to be very domestic. I mean--I spent 1.5 hours this morning preparing a pasta salad for dinner tonight, and vegetables for us to eat all week.

Wow--it was pretty fun! Cause I usually have no time--and especially this last year, I've had very little energy to do anything like that for myself!

I must admit--the one thing I worry about as I move toward adoption is the time situation. I must admit--I already hire someone to clean my place when I'm working full time--and convenience controls most of my life. Anything more usually requires more time and effort than I'm willing to give.

But--I have to say this: As I read the story for Institute--I realized how inspired the Lord was--and is.

See--one of the women in the story for Institute had 9 children of her own--and went back east for 4 years for school--leaving the majority of her children to her "sister-wives" to care for.

They also took care of the children when she would be gone for days at a time to rural areas of UT caring for the ill, delivering babies, etc.

She loved what she did, loved how she could serve, and loved her "sister wives" who helped in the process. I was so impressed.

As someone who I've often felt was "blessed and burdened" with a "mission" of sorts (both Spiritual and Earthly) that is far different than an 18 month stint--it's nice to know that the Lord provides for people--even like me---

Even if it's with "domestic breaks" and supports from my sisters--and other awesome people who help me and provide conveniences to assist me to do what the Lord needs me to (when I'm not able to having a "domestic break").

Okay--that's my random mumblings for today. Need to take care of the little one's boo-boo now :)