Hello friends!

**frontporchmom** · 05-03-2005, 04:51 PM

Hello! I am new to this site and am so excited to be here.
I am a Christian SAHM to four children. All my children attend a Christian school.

My husband left us about a year ago. He emailed me one day to say he was moving out that night....(not too thoughtful I would say). He has started divorce procedures....my heart is very broken---it has been a very hard year for me and my children. He was a wonderful Christian husband for 19 years. I have prayed for restoration but things do not look too good right now. I am relying on the Lord --He is my everything.

I need to get more frugal and learn to be more thrifty. I already was before--so I could be home with my children, but I must really get serious about it now. I have not "worked"in 15 years and I long to stay at home for as long as possible. I think being thrifty and frugal is wise for me and God honoring as well.

I love to read my Bible, listen to sermons on line to study God's Word, labor and toil with joy in my yard and go for walks or bike rides. I also like to read ( I love Amish books)and do cross stitch projects. I also adore my huge front porch and the porch swing...it is so heavenly!!!......I spend countless hours out there!!I live in Ohio.....so no-- I do not sit on my porch in the winter!
Blessings-

Blessings!

**homesteadmamma** · 05-03-2005, 04:56 PM

Welcome to the village. I'm sorry to hear about your dh leaving you. This is a great place to come if your looking to work on your frugality.

If there is any questions you might have, just ask away.

**daddys3chicks** · 05-03-2005, 05:21 PM

Welcome! I am sorry to hear about your marriage situation, but ti sounds like you are leaving it to God. HUGS and welcome - this is a great group of women!

**Mom23boys** · 05-03-2005, 06:11 PM

Hello and welcome to the Village. I am sorry about your marriage.

I know you will find lots of frugal ideas here and make lots of new friends as well.

**couponchic** · 05-03-2005, 06:19 PM

Welcome!

**frontporchmom** · 05-03-2005, 06:39 PM

Hi Ladies-thank you for making me so welcomed!
I already feel a kinship here......I hope to be able to HUG you back when YOU need one!

**Jerrie K** · 05-03-2005, 08:21 PM

Welcome to FV. I am sure you will make lots of wonderful friends here. Hugs here are abundant

**Darlene** · 05-04-2005, 07:22 AM

Welcome to the Village! Wishing you better days ahead and looking forward to getting to know you .

**SewCrafty** · 05-04-2005, 08:30 AM

**Michele Annette** · 05-04-2005, 08:33 AM

Welcome to the Village! I'm sorry to hear about your marriage. I hope you will find it a comfort to be here.

**frugalmel** · 05-04-2005, 11:43 AM

Welcome.

Sorry to hear how rough things have been lately. We are glad you are here.

{{hugs}}

**DaisyLady** · 05-04-2005, 03:56 PM

Welcome to the village! You will find lots of encouragement and info here.

**i.m.cheap** · 05-05-2005, 12:30 AM

Welcome to the village!

Sorry about your marriage. I am sure better days are ahead for you and your children.

**mrscornbread** · 05-05-2005, 12:50 AM

Hi Frontporch Mom ansd welcome to the village. I have a situation very similar to yours, after 20 years, I am a single mom again. I am on the upswing of things, but have bad days too.

Remember you are a strong woman and we can make it if we put our minds to it. The village friends I have made here along with the wealth of information available here helped me through some very rough, lean times. We are here to support you. You can pm me if you ever feel a need to connect