“The woman who makes a sweet, beautiful home, filling it with love and prayer and purity, is doing something better than anything else her hands could find to do beneath the skies.”
— J.R. Miller
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So, this was happening a few days ago on Twitter and now I feel like my life is complete
UPDATE:
I absolutely LOVE people like this!
Acting can give you another family.
I’m so thankful for my acting family.
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trous·seau, n. [French, from Old French, diminutive of trousse, bundle. See truss.]
Traditionally, a young lady and her mother would gather various items in preparation for her future married life. The collection would be stored in a beautiful chest or luggage which went with the bride on the day she was wed.
Back in those days, things cost a lot more than they do today in proportion of what people earned. For example, a bedspread may have only cost a mere $35 then, but average income per month at that time was about $150!
People were married much younger in those days as well, making it far more difficult to begin a home. Therefore, loving mothers would prepare an easier transition for their daughters by slowly setting aside items they could spare — a bed sheet set here, some gifted china there. In many instances, a mother would begin collecting and preparing their daughter’s trousseau as early as their first birthday. These collections could contain bridal accessories, jewelry, fine linens, cushions, china, silverware, pillows or quilts, toiletries and bath towels
— in addition to the standard clothing and lingerie.
Victorian “Trousseau Tea”
In Victorian times, the bride-to-be would lovingly collect a few sets of new clothes to see herself through her wedding, honeymoon and newlywed days. If she was from a wealthy family, her garments would be sewn by a professional seamstress. Most of the time, however, her mother or she herself would sew them with painstaking care, often adding beautiful touches such as monogramming the bride’s new initials.
There was also a pre-wedding tradition called a “Trousseau Tea” which was a get-together hosted by the bride’s mother usually in her home; with neighbours, colleagues and acquaintances invited to view her daughter’s trousseau. It was a moment for those attended to share in the couple’s/family’s joy as well as awe over the bride’s collection in delight and possibly a bit of envy.
Checklist For Assembling One’s Trousseau
✓ Fine table linens: napkins, place mats, preferably monogrammed.
✓
Fine china: plates, bowls, cups, tea set.
✓
Fine stationary: thank you cards, blank cards, a monogrammed stamp.
✓
Candles, drawer liners, potpourri sachets, decorative elements like soap dish sets, etc..
✓
One classic beautiful bedspread, or set of bed sheets.
✓
A self-assembled book of family recipes.
✓
A couple of childhood keepsakes such as books or toys that meant a lot to you and that you might wish to save for your children, even if it’s only to share a piece of your childhood.
✓
A small box of childhood and family photos: a sweet reminder of the family you grew up in.
✓
Beautiful silk pajamas, lingerie.
✓
Lace, lots of lace for embellishing.
I’m someone that has a hope chest. One that has been passed down from my great grandma. It was given to me when I was a teenager. However, my grandmother put things in there as soon as she knew that a girl was born. My mom added to it for years. I started adding to it as a teen. Truthfully, it no longer fits in one chest. But, I love this tradition, and I love everything in my trousseau.
It’s not going to be easy
It’s not going to be easy to love your husband no matter what.
It’s not going to be easy to turn the other cheek when you feel slighted,
To humble yourself when you think you’re right,
To love him when you’re feeling tired, impatient, busy or annoyed.
But embracing the Holy Spirit makes all things possible. Matthew 19:26
And the fruit of love that grows from the garden of a heart watered by The Spirit is the sweetest your husband could ever taste. Galatians 5:22-23
It nourishes his soul and drives him to love you more and more.
And gives you the peace that surpasses all understanding. Philippians 4:7
The peace of submission is so calming and powerful.
I rarely criticize my wife, but when I do, it’s spoken directly to her, in private, and with love.
I don’t speak negatively about my wife to other people. Not because she’s perfect (which is an impossible and unfair standard) but because she deserves a husband she can trust. To say anything about my wife that I wouldn’t say to her face, would be a betrayal of that trust.
I never want her to spend a single moment worrying about the way I talk about her when she’s not around.
A little louder
I RARELY CRITICIZE MY WIFE, BUT WHEN I DO, IT’S SPOKEN DIRECTLY TO HER, IN PRIVATE, AND WITH LOVE.
I DON’T SPEAK NEGATIVELY ABOUT MY WIFE TO OTHER PEOPLE. NOT BECAUSE SHE’S PERFECT (WHICH IS AN IMPOSSIBLE AND UNFAIR STANDARD) BUT BECAUSE SHE DESERVES A HUSBAND SHE CAN TRUST. TO SAY ANYTHING ABOUT MY WIFE THAT I WOULDN’T SAY TO HER FACE, WOULD BE A BETRAYAL OF THAT TRUST.
I NEVER WANT HER TO SPEND A SINGLE MOMENT WORRYING ABOUT THE WAY I TALK ABOUT HER WHEN SHE’S NOT AROUND.
(is that loud enough?)
Yes. Thank you.
@flavoracle Thank you for writing this. Obviously you love and respect your wife. More husband’s should follow your lead.
As Christian men, we have to recognize that our needs come last. We are protectors and caretakers of our wives and children, and our main concern in life should be making sure that they’re safe and happy and have everything that they need. Not only is this the right and Godly thing to do, but consider this: if you’re always kind and agreeable, who does it hurt? No one. Contrary to popular belief among slime, men can survive without sex. It’s not like we’ll die if we have to wait for a while. And if you do give your wife her way in this instance, she’ll be more likely to actually welcome your romantic advances in future because she knows that you actually care about her as a person and don’t just want something like a sex robot that also does maid service. So everyone wins if you actually follow the path that God laid out for men. Adam failed to protect Eve in the Garden so our job as men is to protect our families. This is what all the stuff about having the final say boils down to: if it’s the wrong decision, then it’s the man who takes the blame for it and accepts the repercussions. It’s not some sort of license to make yourself god-emperor of your household, it’s a burden to be taken deathly seriously.
@doctorbluesmanreturns Your words truly moved me. Thank you for taking the time to write what you did. This is something that not enough men understand. At the end of the day it’s the man that is responsible for his family. Same thing applies on judgement day. Guys that make themselves into god-emperors I believe that they are either ignoring God’s word and his will, or he doesn’t understand God’s word or his will. In the end it creates a situation that isn’t healthy. God wants so much more for both the husband and wife, as well as the family. Thanks once again for taking the time to write this.
My masculinity, her femininity.
I don’t believe there’s anything more beautiful to me than when she is reveling in her femininity, embracing her fragile, womanly nature and becoming dependent on me, letting go and simply submitting to me, a Man who has earned her submission and in turn, given her the freedom to be true to herself.
There is so much beauty to be seen in the way she lets go of all these expectations placed upon her, how she should not need the will or decision of Man yet she lives for mine, My will, my decision and my opinion.
That my word is both her law and her religion.
There’s a heavy element of primal and animalistic natures in how we work as unit and this goes far beyond in terms of a sexual nature, even further beyond her one day carrying my child, I’m talking the day to day life we have, those tiresome moments in life, the moments where we simply lose ourselves and relax over the many conversations we share. We are always aware of who we are and what we are to each other.
We both strongly believe in traditional gender roles, which is also another reason as to why our dynamic works so well, we are both opposite sides to the same coin and without her femininity, my masculinity would be empty and have nothing in which to feed upon, I’d be a hunter without prey.
This is just perfect!
Many relationship problems stem from the man’s ineffectiveness to lead.
True. Fathers, be an example to your sons. Let them learn leadership from you as you guide you family in the ways of the Lord. Let them learn patience as you council them when they make mistakes. Let them learn love as they are enveloped in your strong arms. Let them learn justice from consequences of their actions. Let them learn a calm demeanor when they see you are not ruffled from strife. Let them learn integrity when they watch you do what is right. Let them learn Godliness when they see you bend a knee in prayer and read your Bible.
Your sons are watching you. You are the head of your household. What kind of leader will you be?
Agreed.
What would you do if you were Diagnosed with an Incurable Cancer?
Would you hole yourself up in your home - drowning in a dark sea of depression and anxiety?
Or… would you muster up the courage to open up and share your story with the world?
My friend Bob, a retired police officer (like my dad), chose the latter.
Below is his story……