A few weeks ago, I shared a video about why I have been sick the past year or so, and what I am doing to get well. My health hasn’t been good since I was 30 years old so this was nothing new for me. What I have learned through all of these years of illness and suffering is to hold loosely to the things of this world and focus upon the things of importance.

As many of you already know, I have a husband of over 43 years, four grown and married children, and 18 grandchildren, maybe more! I haven’t had much energy for a long time but what little energy I have, I use it on caring for my husband, home, children, and grandchildren. I don’t want to waste it on the frivolous pleasures of this passing life. Suffering quickly puts everything into perspective.

I made a Costco trip this morning. It’s just a few miles from us. Whenever I go shopping, I simply shop for exactly what I need and nothing else. I don’t look through the clothes since I have plenty to last me the rest of my life. I mostly buy food there. I buy any organic food I can find and need, and then I am out of there. My wants have become lesser with each passing year. Everything is going to burn one day, so I want to invest into things that will last.

Since I have been so sick the past year and began a healing diet at the beginning of February, I haven’t eaten out once since then. We don’t go to movies or anything like that. I am a homebody. I’m not sure if it’s because I have been forced to be or because I love it! I have been asked to speak at conferences around the world, and I always decline, not only due to my health, but it’s just not something I want to do. I love being able to teach biblical womanhood to thousands of women from my home. I am so thankful for this ministry that the Lord has given to me.

I love attending my solid biblical church every Sunday. We are fed meat there every single week. I’ve never attended a church where the Word is so boldly preached, and the people so incredibly friendly. I go to my health food store once a week, and then once every other week, I go to Costco. That’s about it! My grandchildren are here often. I love being with them and giving their parents some time to themselves. I read to them, take them to my neighbor’s “park” (swing set), feed them a lot, work on puzzles, sit out in the front and watch them play, bake with them, and talk to them a lot. It’s like having the joy of raising children all over again. I feel so badly for the many young women who have reached out to me and told me their mothers want nothing to do with their grandchildren. This is a travesty!

As you can see, I live a relatively quiet life except when my grandchildren are here. I love it! I have definitely learned that godliness with contentment is great gain! I try not to focus much on what is going on in our nation but instead, keep my focus on the Lord and His many promises to us. He is good, and His plan for us is good! I trust Him no matter what happens. My eternity is secure with Him.

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
Colossians 3:1-4