tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post4331251526230924149..comments2024-03-25T10:07:19.809-05:00Comments on Renaissance: Starting FreshRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17983592950942904914noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-48346738907302135382011-06-01T19:26:56.129-05:002011-06-01T19:26:56.129-05:00Congratulations to you all and God's blessings...Congratulations to you all and God's blessings on all of you! Here's hoping the children let him actually work! :) We'll keep you in our prayers.Marnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-27800807466320606872011-06-01T02:09:58.048-05:002011-06-01T02:09:58.048-05:00How exciting! I've been blessed to have my hus...How exciting! I've been blessed to have my husband work from home since the day we married. I don't know how I'd survive the day without him around when we need him. There have been times when we thought he'd have to go and get a "real job", but God has seen fit to keep him right here. He's a web developer, so as long as the work comes his way, he seldom has to leave the house at all.JenniferMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16947209657866343213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-32020504448697957452011-05-28T07:35:46.111-05:002011-05-28T07:35:46.111-05:00So excited for you all as you take this step! Wil...So excited for you all as you take this step! Will be thinking and praying for you.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14106155668870309722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-37531397639691513152011-05-27T17:36:33.059-05:002011-05-27T17:36:33.059-05:00Oh, how fabulous! I am thrilled for all of you. ...Oh, how fabulous! I am thrilled for all of you. Prayers for your success!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-12509998862453482972011-05-26T19:32:21.026-05:002011-05-26T19:32:21.026-05:00Congratulations....We are in a waiting phase in ou...Congratulations....We are in a waiting phase in our lives. The job my husband has is very emotionally draining and hard to take on a day to day basis. We've been in deep prayer about a new life for ourselves, but have yet to hear from God. So we wait.<br /><br />My prayers go with you and Matt on your new ventures. You are a wise woman who has looked well to the ways of her household indeed. May God bless you and your family mightily!terricheneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06865436021565986224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-6957487090383636332011-05-26T11:07:51.792-05:002011-05-26T11:07:51.792-05:00Rebecca, this will certainly explain why you were ...Rebecca, this will certainly explain why you were so deeply on my mind the other day! I was wondering about how you both were doing and how the new job was coming along. I know that it seems like something to be fearful of...but you are absolutely right...we are not in charge, and just because you had a job that "seemed" like a steady thing...you were no more in charge of that than you are this one. God will surely bless those who sacrifice for righteousness! I am so proud of you both and the lovely family that you have! Just remember...God loves us so much that he knows the number of the hairs on our heads...who cares about something so miniscule? He does for sure! I will be praying for you and Matt on your new adventure...and if you need to find some contacts feel free to use us!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813094296243135052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-17945399240111408832011-05-26T01:43:01.996-05:002011-05-26T01:43:01.996-05:00you will be in my prayers, rebecca. good luck with...you will be in my prayers, rebecca. good luck with the new life :)Jaya Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03279536115124996448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-4044649351512959452011-05-25T08:53:32.312-05:002011-05-25T08:53:32.312-05:00YEAh... hope you get to read this.. but my hubby a...YEAh... hope you get to read this.. but my hubby and i have scaled down a bit. he was in the military for several years before we got married and he said he WILL NOT work for someone else again. So when we got married he started his own business and we got pregnant with our first one. <br /><br />After a year and a half the business is picking up quite well. and my income as a RN 2 days a week has held us over in the process of him going to grad school and starting a business! <br /><br />Let your creativity continue to flow.. its fun to see your man blossom and dream. I know you will continue to love and support him wonderfully! <br /><br />blessings and Wisdom to you all!<br />much love<br />bobbiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-54285842299173824052011-05-24T15:57:28.057-05:002011-05-24T15:57:28.057-05:00WOW, big brave step. We will be praying.WOW, big brave step. We will be praying.Marlene Bibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16196861638828667707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-51498106143710388282011-05-24T15:27:00.611-05:002011-05-24T15:27:00.611-05:00AWESOME, Rebecca! That is wonderful, yet scary I&...AWESOME, Rebecca! That is wonderful, yet scary I'm sure. Praying for you and Matt as you start on this new adventure.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15813884721045918546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-14433589228544555532011-05-24T15:19:49.766-05:002011-05-24T15:19:49.766-05:00So many years ago when we had our fourth child, ou...So many years ago when we had our fourth child, our family did the same thing! I can say to you, though there have been many tough times, I wouldn't have wanted it any other way:) And what a huge blessing to be together!!!!!!! You will love all that your husband has to give to your children and to YOU! He will be such a blessing to his sons, and to his daughters. The feelings you get to share your husband's business and the learning your children will get will be worth all the sacrifices. God bless you all and we will be praying!!!!!! God bless Matt for making such a great decision and God bless you Rebecca for standing by him through all the hard work of him being away all those times. God will not let your work return void. love from MumofeightVictorianlady8https://www.blogger.com/profile/17989030654632544998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-9319375600031880292011-05-24T11:49:44.856-05:002011-05-24T11:49:44.856-05:00Thank you for willing to share of your life and yo...Thank you for willing to share of your life and your decisions with such vulnerability and transparency. It is an encouragement to others who see you walk out your convictions by faith, and with wisdom (ie; planning).<br /><br />God is faithful...look at His provision for Abraham when he faithfully set out to honor and obey God. There are many, many examples of how He provides (the Israelites in the wilderness for instance). He is more than enough. Just keep your eyes fixed on Him, as He has called you out of the boat (a 'regular' job and paycheck) and keep your eyes stayed on Him, and not on the "wind" (the trials that will come). THANK HIM for His provision, and follow HIS peace.<br /><br />God bless you and your family!<br /><br />JodyJodynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-69544545916087930892011-05-24T10:06:58.046-05:002011-05-24T10:06:58.046-05:00I've seen this done a lot. But never have I se...I've seen this done a lot. But never have I seen this done with such diligence and planning. This does not mean you have no faith. On the contrary, you both have. <br /><br />Since you both are self-employed and ebooks seem to be the rage in blogdom, how about writing a book on how you saved for this. I am not joking. I do not need books on cleaning or recipes and do not want to waste my money, even $5 on it. But I would buy a book that talks about how a family like yours saves. And be willing to pay for it.<br /><br />God bless you Rebecca. Matt is very lucky to have you. And from your blog posts about him, I am sure he says it in words and actions.<br /><br />LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-78587777942308241772011-05-24T09:38:24.522-05:002011-05-24T09:38:24.522-05:00I'll continue to pray that God pours out large...I'll continue to pray that God pours out largess as you step farther off the beaten path, and I'm confident that you bring Him honor in deliberately seeking to be more what He calls families to be. Even though it might not appear wise to some, He knows your hearts and the godly intention therein.<br /><br />May He smooth the path before you and fill your storehouse with strength, provision, bravery, joy, and CUSTOMERS! :)<br /><br />p.s. If you need us to provide a glowing testimonial of Matt's fire-breathing talents, say the word!Abigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01030527178801056471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-41600780847843189672011-05-24T09:06:26.672-05:002011-05-24T09:06:26.672-05:00How scary and exciting!!! Praying for you! I too w...How scary and exciting!!! Praying for you! I too would love to hear what Matt is doing! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11291951073853426272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-57245417525533158502011-05-24T08:26:45.779-05:002011-05-24T08:26:45.779-05:00That sounds very exciting Rebecca! I will certainl...That sounds very exciting Rebecca! I will certainly be praying for you and for your family. Have a whole host of questions about how you help your husband save money (I really struggle to do that!), but I'll save them for another time! Feel like I'm going to become "that girl you've never met that asks WAY too many questions:-)" Sending lots of love and courage your way*sandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-54558094703920209712011-05-24T01:04:34.954-05:002011-05-24T01:04:34.954-05:00I'll add your family to my prayer list :) So ...I'll add your family to my prayer list :) So happy that your hubby will be able to be home with you and your lovely children. Can't wait to hear all about this new venture :)<br />Love and blessings, JereleneJerelenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06529089958420146830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-20732981108496202792011-05-23T22:02:46.612-05:002011-05-23T22:02:46.612-05:00How exciting! Im so happy for you. Change can be s...How exciting! Im so happy for you. Change can be scary but fun too! God will bless you for your faithfulness. :)Miranda Hupphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02002975820312235632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-14475048559432156342011-05-23T21:42:20.183-05:002011-05-23T21:42:20.183-05:00Hooray! Can you tell us a bit about what he's ...Hooray! Can you tell us a bit about what he's doing? So glad for you that he's HOME!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11011968957287943985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-76328820856516573862011-05-23T20:52:45.564-05:002011-05-23T20:52:45.564-05:00I'm glad that you are taking a step that you f...I'm glad that you are taking a step that you feel is God's plan for your life. And I'm especially glad Matt will be able to home more with you all. That is the best part of it.<br />I had to smile when you mentioned the "black sheep of the reformed churchs" part. Our church is somewhat split (actually, not so much anymore because most of the people who did believe in "A" left our church...but that's another story) on that fact. Many of the parents bring their children to the Lord's supper, while many don't. Actually, not so many are in the "many don't" category anymore, because they all left. But like I said, that's another story. :-PAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17605260686118464640noreply@blogger.com