The sisters of Life Full and Frugal would like to acknowledge that the last couple of months have been hard on our hearts, and for most of us, a bit fearful. We thought it might be helpful to pause for a quarantine heart check.

Acknowledging This Difficult Time

Our nation has experienced loss on many levels. It has been challenging to everyone all over the world. Here in the US, if you were able to keep your job, you were probably fearful of losing it. Many who have remained in lock down, may be wondering if their job will still be available when the dust settles. I think everyone was a bit fearful for their health, and the health of their families as well. Each one of us sisters has experienced fear, confusion, and certainly, a loss of peace. 

How We are Choosing to Cope

In acknowledging all of the above, we also just want to share some of the ways we have coped with this very strange time. Each of us has learned to lean into the fellowship of the Trinity in ways we have not ever done before.  We have found our voice in the pages of the Psalms. The Psalms have become our language for prayer. We have grown in our prayer lives, realizing that the battle for our health and our peace is the Lord’s. We have learned some of the names of God, and how powerful those names are, and how those names describe the goodness of God. 

Perspective and Gratitude

All three of us have come to realize the joy of living in the country in ways we took for granted all these years. The trees, grass, flowers and wildlife around us are proving to be a source of healing, and a great reflection of God’s beautiful design.  We have also come to a greater understanding of the value of the land as our source of provision, for food. Shanna got chickens and planted a potted garden. Sierra and I have worked in our raised beds and filled our greenhouse full of plants for our garden. We have gotten out canning books, and contemplated the idea of livestock. We have treasured our eggs from our chickens and ducks. There is renewed sensibility that food is a gift, a wonderful treasure, a source of true wealth.