Helpmeet--Intro & Part 1; Donna

George and I celebrated our 10-year anniversary last summer, and have been blessed with 2 wonderful children Hanna (9) and Matthew (7).
Although I consider being a Wife and Mother my primary full time job I do work outside the home as well. I have been a Pediatric RN for over 18 years now, and work 1 to 2 days a weeks at Children’s Hospital.
I was raised in a Christian home, and attended church my entire life. I felt so blessed when the Lord sent me a Christian man that was strong and knowable in his faith.

When I first received the e-mail from Jan regarding this Book Study, I knew God was placing a huge billboard sign up saying “Read This Book” and so here I am ready to learn from Debi and all of you.

My thoughts on Chapter 1-

Two points that Debi made that really struck me personally.
· A good marriage, just like anything worthwhile, takes doing the right things every day…every hour…every moment.(page 20)
Honestly, I have days, hours and moments that I am just not being a good Help Meet to my husband. This is an area that I need to improve and make a priority.

· God made you to be a help meet to your husband so you can bolster him, making him more productive and efficient at whatever he chooses to do. (page23)
I need to remember that its whatever he chooses to do not what I want him to do.

At our discussion time we talked about ways we can serve our husbands. Here is my list that I am working on. For me this is a list in progress, as I'm continuing to learn more about my husbands needs even after 10 years of marriage.

1. Listen better with my full attention, and have an open heart.
2. Provide words of encouragement, and praise.
3. Spend my time wisely; keep our home clean, organized and peaceful.


Thank you Jan for organizing this book study and providing a forum for us to all learn from each other. I look forward to getting to know all of you better, and appreciate your willingness to be open and honest. I have taken a quick look at a few of your blogs and enjoyed every minute of your insight and love for your family. It’s always encouraging seeing wives and mother who absolutely love the role God has given them. All of you have been gifted with a beautiful ability to write and journal, your children will someday be grateful for this down the road. Keep it up, and teach others.