Comments on: The Presumption Chest http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/07/29/the-presumption-chest/ Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:43:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.2.5 By: Laura in Louisiana http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/07/29/the-presumption-chest/#comment-40390 Laura in Louisiana Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:04:38 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/07/29/the-presumption-chest/#comment-40390 I'm tagging into this blog almost 9 mos later... but I have just found it. I am so grateful for D Wilson's book, Lost Tools, and have found it to be helpful in so many ways. I am grateful like Rebecca and others mentioned, for your efforts to put common sense, Biblically based, Godly blogs on-line. I'm not surprised to have found Wilson's family and friends just as interesting as the book that I have used almost as much as my Bible, in guiding us in our efforts to plan homeschool, in a classical manner. .... I digress. I am a home economics major, 1990, and loved all of the tools I used in food classes, along with all of the practical tips I learned, about home making. It was at a state university, however, the wonderful plans I made, oh what fun for when I made it to where I am now. I now have 2 children, by adoption, after what seemed like a long period of stowing things away in my 'presumption' chest. I just this year, after 10 years of marriage received for a surprise present, a kitchenaide mixer!!! I can't wait to try the cinnamon rolls recipe! Best to other friendly readers! And Thankyou Nancy and friends for this blog, keep blogging! p.s. Brandi, I agree about the purchasing of communion bread. Your thoughts were expressed so well, and what a wonderful way to uplift those partaking. I’m tagging into this blog almost 9 mos later… but I have just found it. I am so grateful for D Wilson’s book, Lost Tools, and have found it to be helpful in so many ways. I am grateful like Rebecca and others mentioned, for your efforts to put common sense, Biblically based, Godly blogs on-line. I’m not surprised to have found Wilson’s family and friends just as interesting as the book that I have used almost as much as my Bible, in guiding us in our efforts to plan homeschool, in a classical manner. …. I digress. I am a home economics major, 1990, and loved all of the tools I used in food classes, along with all of the practical tips I learned, about home making. It was at a state university, however, the wonderful plans I made, oh what fun for when I made it to where I am now. I now have 2 children, by adoption, after what seemed like a long period of stowing things away in my ‘presumption’ chest.
I just this year, after 10 years of marriage received for a surprise present, a kitchenaide mixer!!! I can’t wait to try the cinnamon rolls recipe!
Best to other friendly readers! And Thankyou Nancy and friends for this blog, keep blogging!
p.s. Brandi, I agree about the purchasing of communion bread. Your thoughts were expressed so well, and what a wonderful way to uplift those partaking.

]]> By: Deb http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/07/29/the-presumption-chest/#comment-7028 Deb Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:02:23 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/07/29/the-presumption-chest/#comment-7028 I am so encouraged by this post and these comments:) So often as a single young woman collecting things for my future home I wonder if I am being presumptuous, but this has helped me realize there's nothing wrong with it;) I too bought a KitchenAid Stand Mixer (Cobalt Blue, which is not easy to find) at a very good sale in a local kitchen store (I paid less for my 5 quart mixer at this sale than I paid for my Mom's 4 quart mixer I bought for her birthday awhile back!). Reading this has really settled in my mind the purpose behind having a hopechest. So thank you! :) I am so encouraged by this post and these comments:) So often as a single young woman collecting things for my future home I wonder if I am being presumptuous, but this has helped me realize there’s nothing wrong with it;) I too bought a KitchenAid Stand Mixer (Cobalt Blue, which is not easy to find) at a very good sale in a local kitchen store (I paid less for my 5 quart mixer at this sale than I paid for my Mom’s 4 quart mixer I bought for her birthday awhile back!). Reading this has really settled in my mind the purpose behind having a hopechest. So thank you! :)

]]> By: Laurie http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/07/29/the-presumption-chest/#comment-1440 Laurie Thu, 02 Aug 2007 02:49:49 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/07/29/the-presumption-chest/#comment-1440 That's interesting that you made the comment about the carpenter's tools compared to the cook's tools. I am so blessed that in the past two years, my kitchen has experienced a total makeover, thanks to a wonderful direct sales company I became a part of and have earned all this stuff at virtually no cost to me. I get to go around and teach other people how to make fabulous looking food, show them the tools to do it with, and let my family experience it too. Our sabbaths have also experienced a makeover, and they are so much more enjoyable now. I have nice dishes, great recipes, and all the tools I need! What more could you ask for? That’s interesting that you made the comment about the carpenter’s tools compared to the cook’s tools. I am so blessed that in the past two years, my kitchen has experienced a total makeover, thanks to a wonderful direct sales company I became a part of and have earned all this stuff at virtually no cost to me. I get to go around and teach other people how to make fabulous looking food, show them the tools to do it with, and let my family experience it too. Our sabbaths have also experienced a makeover, and they are so much more enjoyable now. I have nice dishes, great recipes, and all the tools I need! What more could you ask for?

]]> By: nancyann http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/07/29/the-presumption-chest/#comment-1425 nancyann Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:02:28 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/07/29/the-presumption-chest/#comment-1425 Rebecca, Thank you for your kind encouragement. And many blessings on your family! Nancy Rebecca, Thank you for your kind encouragement.
And many blessings on your family!
Nancy

]]> By: Karla http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/07/29/the-presumption-chest/#comment-1411 Karla Tue, 31 Jul 2007 19:10:52 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/07/29/the-presumption-chest/#comment-1411 Ohhh, I think I need a Kitchen Aid mixer! And I am also reminded of the importance of treasuring time with our daughters. Nancy, any tips on incorporating little ones in on your cooking...and at what ages you started teaching your little cooks? Thanks, Karla Ohhh, I think I need a Kitchen Aid mixer! And I am also reminded of the importance of treasuring time with our daughters.
Nancy, any tips on incorporating little ones in on your cooking…and at what ages you started teaching your little cooks?
Thanks,
Karla

]]> By: Rebecca http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/07/29/the-presumption-chest/#comment-1410 Rebecca Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:25:03 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/07/29/the-presumption-chest/#comment-1410 Hello. My name is Rebecca and I wanted to thank you for the wisdom you and your husband so willingly share with people whom you have never (and may never) meet. Yet, you desire to help and strengthen those of us who desire to live godly lives to the fullest, spread the truth of the gospel to those who seek it and encourage those who are weary. My husband and I have been married for nearly five years and we have walked our road with you and your husband beside us the whole way. You have been our marriage counselors, our mentors, our child-rearing coaches, and the catalysts to understanding and contemplating MANY a topic. A few weeks ago, our pastor came to us and asked us where we had gotten our parenting style and ideals. We both sort of looked at each other, and realized.... It wasn't from our parents. We learned, in many instances, what NOT to do from them. We have become who we are and implement what we implement because we sought knowledge and instruction from, of course the Word of God, but also by reading your books, and listening to your lectures, and contemplating your articles...and NOW, feasting on your blog! I dare say, writing this here, in a topic about a presumption chest, doesn't quite fit. I hope that the placement of this email doesn't diminish its value. I just wanted to THANK you for being who you are, teaching what you teach, and doing what you do-all very selfless and driven with kindness and love. You have not and may not ever meet me, but I hope you realize you have touched my heart and I seek your advise and counsel even before my own mothers. I appreciate you and all you do. Thank you. Hello. My name is Rebecca and I wanted to thank you for the wisdom you and your husband so willingly share with people whom you have never (and may never) meet. Yet, you desire to help and strengthen those of us who desire to live godly lives to the fullest, spread the truth of the gospel to those who seek it and encourage those who are weary.

My husband and I have been married for nearly five years and we have walked our road with you and your husband beside us the whole way. You have been our marriage counselors, our mentors, our child-rearing coaches, and the catalysts to understanding and contemplating MANY a topic.

A few weeks ago, our pastor came to us and asked us where we had gotten our parenting style and ideals. We both sort of looked at each other, and realized…. It wasn’t from our parents. We learned, in many instances, what NOT to do from them. We have become who we are and implement what we implement because we sought knowledge and instruction from, of course the Word of God, but also by reading your books, and listening to your lectures, and contemplating your articles…and NOW, feasting on your blog!

I dare say, writing this here, in a topic about a presumption chest, doesn’t quite fit. I hope that the placement of this email doesn’t diminish its value.

I just wanted to THANK you for being who you are, teaching what you teach, and doing what you do-all very selfless and driven with kindness and love. You have not and may not ever meet me, but I hope you realize you have touched my heart and I seek your advise and counsel even before my own mothers. I appreciate you and all you do.

Thank you.

]]> By: Brandi H. http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/07/29/the-presumption-chest/#comment-1400 Brandi H. Mon, 30 Jul 2007 23:45:09 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/07/29/the-presumption-chest/#comment-1400 I have to comment on the kitchenaid mixer. i bought mine (also red!) at an outlet store when i was single, and it was mostly used to make cookies for my girlfriends. then i found a new church, which was using store-bought loaves for communion. i had never attempted baking bread before, but something just seemed wrong about "purchasing and unwrapping" the body of Christ. So, I volunteered to start bringing homemade bread weekly for communion. the big ol' mixer came in handy! i found the baking to be a very worshipful experience. i thought of the blessed women who went to anoint the (literal) body of Christ. after the kids were born my sundays got busier, and other people began taking an interest, so i no longer do the baking. but the tradition lives on, and you should smell the sanctuary! heavenly (so to speak). single girls looking for a chance to exercise their "domestic" muscles and minister at the same time, think about this. I have to comment on the kitchenaid mixer. i bought mine (also red!) at an outlet store when i was single, and it was mostly used to make cookies for my girlfriends. then i found a new church, which was using store-bought loaves for communion. i had never attempted baking bread before, but something just seemed wrong about “purchasing and unwrapping” the body of Christ. So, I volunteered to start bringing homemade bread weekly for communion. the big ol’ mixer came in handy! i found the baking to be a very worshipful experience. i thought of the blessed women who went to anoint the (literal) body of Christ. after the kids were born my sundays got busier, and other people began taking an interest, so i no longer do the baking. but the tradition lives on, and you should smell the sanctuary! heavenly (so to speak). single girls looking for a chance to exercise their “domestic” muscles and minister at the same time, think about this.

]]> By: Brenda@Coffee Tea Bo http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/07/29/the-presumption-chest/#comment-1399 Brenda@Coffee Tea Bo Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:55:21 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/07/29/the-presumption-chest/#comment-1399 Before my daughter was married, we would look for beautiful linens, great kitchen items, etc. for BOTH of us. Time goes so fast and before you knew it, she was married seven years now and has four children. (This is the same daughter that sighed when I sent her the URL to your blog because she knew she could not resist making time to read it) :) Before my daughter was married, we would look for beautiful linens, great kitchen items, etc. for BOTH of us. Time goes so fast and before you knew it, she was married seven years now and has four children.

(This is the same daughter that sighed when I sent her the URL to your blog because she knew she could not resist making time to read it) :)

]]> By: Renae http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/07/29/the-presumption-chest/#comment-1393 Renae Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:59:27 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/07/29/the-presumption-chest/#comment-1393 Oh, I love this, thank you. I think it's a great idea for a young person still living at home and earning money to use it for these kinds of items... I'm thinking particularly of that nice Kitchenmaid mixer. Back when I was in college, I would have loved to spend some of my work $$ for this, especially since I had no interest in saving up for an expensive wedding AND now that I know how hard it is to work a nice but pricy homemaking item into a frugal family budget! I also appreciate your analogy to carpentry tools. I'm working on my homemaking skills (15 years after getting married!), and I think you are exactly right: having a pleasant environment with good household tools makes my work that much easier... perhaps some of my homemaker grumpiness comes from trying to "make something work" that should be tossed out in favor of something that actually works! Oh, I love this, thank you. I think it’s a great idea for a young person still living at home and earning money to use it for these kinds of items… I’m thinking particularly of that nice Kitchenmaid mixer.

Back when I was in college, I would have loved to spend some of my work $$ for this, especially since I had no interest in saving up for an expensive wedding AND now that I know how hard it is to work a nice but pricy homemaking item into a frugal family budget!

I also appreciate your analogy to carpentry tools. I’m working on my homemaking skills (15 years after getting married!), and I think you are exactly right: having a pleasant environment with good household tools makes my work that much easier… perhaps some of my homemaker grumpiness comes from trying to “make something work” that should be tossed out in favor of something that actually works!

]]> By: Gina http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/07/29/the-presumption-chest/#comment-1392 Gina Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:39:33 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/07/29/the-presumption-chest/#comment-1392 Oh! If there is any advice I would give to my younger self, it would be to collect those sorts of things. I now wish that I had cared a little more about that kind of stuff, or at least thought about how nice it would have been to have those things already, before I entered into such a strict budget situation as a newlywed. Oh! If there is any advice I would give to my younger self, it would be to collect those sorts of things. I now wish that I had cared a little more about that kind of stuff, or at least thought about how nice it would have been to have those things already, before I entered into such a strict budget situation as a newlywed.

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