"As they passed the rows of houses they saw through the open doors that men were sweeping and dusting and washing dishes, while the women sat around in groups, gossiping and laughing.
"What has happened?" the Scarecrow asked a sad-looking man with a bushy beard, who wore an apron and was wheeling a baby-carriage along the sidewalk.
"Why, we've had a revolution, your Majesty -- as you ought to know very well," replied the man; "and since you went away the women have been running things to suit themselves. I'm glad you have decided to come back and restore order, for doing housework and minding the children is wearing out the strength of every man in the Emerald City."
"Hm!" said the Scarecrow, thoughtfully. "If it is such hard work as you say, how did the women manage it so easily?"
"I really do not know," replied the man, with a deep sigh. "Perhaps the women are made of cast-iron.""
- L. Frank Baum, "The Land of Oz"
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
We're thanking God that our two college kids are back home after successful semesters. They are growing up so quick!
And we're also thanking God for providing in such miraculous ways. We've got four kids, which equates to (under normal circumstances) sixteen years of college. Well, we've made it through the equivalent of three years of college - one of ours just finished his sophomore year, the other her freshman year - with neither ourselves nor our kids having to go into any debt thus far.
God is good! My first left for college this year - saddest day of my life/ happiest day of my life for her - and she, too, has no debt and neither do we. She's a smartie and an athlete. She got a full academic ride for tuition and an athletic scholarship pays for almost all her room and board.
Now, if only my second and third will work that hard . . . that remains to be seen. My second would more likely get the full ride for sports - not academics. Boys!
I love being able to show my kids that if you work hard you don't have to pile up debt and God will bless your hard work. Not in a health and wealth kind of way, but in a God is faithful kind of way :)