tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post1844202509696537884..comments2023-12-18T17:32:03.325+00:00Comments on Kindred of the Quiet Way: One ThingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-82850923095471096072015-01-26T08:46:48.217+00:002015-01-26T08:46:48.217+00:00Hooray! A contented life is one of the most beauti...Hooray! A contented life is one of the most beautiful things on earth.<br /><br />Personally I believe every household needs what I call a "house-angel". I don't think it matters if it's the mother of the family or someone else - but someone home for deliveries and in case the neighbours have a panic or the kids get sick and need a day off school. Someone to have the fire lit and the supper on . . .Pen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-89885449297579212132015-01-25T20:49:48.238+00:002015-01-25T20:49:48.238+00:00This sounds like my life as a full time mum for th...This sounds like my life as a full time mum for the last 32 years.This is my vocation fulfilled"one thing at a time", most things not connected to each other like"make a dentist appointment for the children, take dear husband's suit to the drycleaners and check the old lady next door is ok! And I thank God for putting me in charge of my family and friends while my husband is the provider.Not fashionable, but it's great<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-63335445828234441282015-01-24T20:39:21.234+00:002015-01-24T20:39:21.234+00:00:0) xx:0) xxPen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-6547119700122622912015-01-24T15:24:32.885+00:002015-01-24T15:24:32.885+00:00One thing or three--all great thoughts on not gett...One thing or three--all great thoughts on not getting overwhelmed which is so bless-edly easy these days. Now, to figure out how I'll remember to assign myself the next thing or the next three....Jennanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-12701509798793912672015-01-22T21:17:29.355+00:002015-01-22T21:17:29.355+00:00:0D
Margaret, that's so wonderfully vivid! H...:0D <br /><br />Margaret, that's so wonderfully vivid! How lovely to hear from you. xxPen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-71756986762917358022015-01-22T19:44:31.879+00:002015-01-22T19:44:31.879+00:00This reminds me of my grannie's “Rule of Three...This reminds me of my grannie's “Rule of Three”. She always claimed that no matter how bad things were you could always do three things. When my room was a mess and my mother was yelling about the East End in the Blitz, Grannie would say, “Do three things. Any three things to make it better. Then next time you're in or you pass the door do another three things.” And it worked. Later I figured out that once you've done three things it energises you to do another three and another three after that. When she felt rubbishy she'd tell herself, “I only have to do three things to get through the day... I need to light the fire, make dinner, and catch the postman...”. I still do it. I say, “I need to feed the cat, say the Offices, and take out the trash.” I think being able to see the tiny parts that make a whole is so important when it comes to not being overwhelmed.margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07727534908302610374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-37575023626441322992015-01-21T20:13:52.379+00:002015-01-21T20:13:52.379+00:00:0) Waving! xx:0) Waving! xxPen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-22127575506691666452015-01-21T20:02:27.895+00:002015-01-21T20:02:27.895+00:00Just what I needed to read today ... Having crafte...Just what I needed to read today ... Having crafted in isolation and feeling very blah!!<br /><br />XxSandra Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16260644073051470011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-41219376360679581652015-01-21T13:48:12.980+00:002015-01-21T13:48:12.980+00:00:0D xx:0D xxPen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-5731924113861449132015-01-21T12:42:40.688+00:002015-01-21T12:42:40.688+00:00An excellent way to look at things. I think, howev...An excellent way to look at things. I think, however, that if I had your list of One Things, it would have to do me for a week, not a day. :)Julie B.http://www.justjulieb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-20646188156979604562015-01-21T12:21:23.967+00:002015-01-21T12:21:23.967+00:00:0) xx:0) xxPen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-3593753013478477032015-01-21T11:15:20.651+00:002015-01-21T11:15:20.651+00:00This is such a great and useful concept (and - not...This is such a great and useful concept (and - not coincidentally - quite Biblical as well). Thanks for the good example and much-needed reminder.rebeccahttp://lifeandgodliness-rebecca.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-18179832528323481622015-01-21T09:28:23.689+00:002015-01-21T09:28:23.689+00:00:0) xx:0) xxPen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-58689477624355938802015-01-20T21:25:15.934+00:002015-01-20T21:25:15.934+00:00Thank you! I am looking forward to that :) xxThank you! I am looking forward to that :) xxDeborah Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11156120348177986321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-48598432866377133542015-01-20T20:59:47.464+00:002015-01-20T20:59:47.464+00:00Heheh - for sure. But be warned, if I do that, wit...Heheh - for sure. But be warned, if I do that, without a doubt I shall be fiddling with the door catch, comparing notes with Jesus, seeing if we can't get this thing open, between us . . . xxPen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-30880059951020484852015-01-20T20:47:54.394+00:002015-01-20T20:47:54.394+00:00Pen, this is beautiful and inspiring, as your writ...Pen, this is beautiful and inspiring, as your writing always is. It also reminds me that though I long for that kind of life there is a downside, as there is to everything. Feel like a caged bird in my present job, but God finds me time to write in the unexpected crevices and corners of life which is great.I will pray for you as you do your "one things" Will you, if I come to mind, pray for me in my cage? :)Deborah Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11156120348177986321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-20123949418480746032015-01-20T20:11:38.023+00:002015-01-20T20:11:38.023+00:00I like the idea of One Thing, in various categorie...I like the idea of One Thing, in various categories - makes it seem very achievable and not at all overwhelming.Elizabeth @ The Garden Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00274788007550318693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-87496278525366741192015-01-20T17:05:39.803+00:002015-01-20T17:05:39.803+00:00:0) Hello, friends! Waving! xx:0) Hello, friends! Waving! xxPen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-13312933496856360922015-01-20T14:07:26.761+00:002015-01-20T14:07:26.761+00:00Thank you for those words. I, too, work at home an...Thank you for those words. I, too, work at home and appreciate the wisdom in this post. It reminds me of what Elisabeth Elliot used to say, "do the next thing." But I like the idea of one thing in a variety of categories. <br /><br />I'm looking forward to your next book. Hope the research and writing are moving along to your satisfaction and joy.bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00529970144203605125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-33093745903096322492015-01-20T13:44:41.276+00:002015-01-20T13:44:41.276+00:00That's excellent and inspiring!That's excellent and inspiring!Anne Boothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17160915179685300264noreply@blogger.com