Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.Homemaking is challenging when times are good, and can seem impossible when hardship comes, threatening to rob us of the hope and vision we have for our homes.  Join us as we explore how to persevere through hard times and unmet expectations in homemaking with a Homemaker Portrait of Karen Holmes. RESOURCESWhere to Find Karen & Shop her BusinessCasa Piedra Custom Nurseries by Karen HolmesInstagram @casapiedranurseriesMentioned in This EpisodeThe Power of Praying for Your Adult Children by Stormie OmartianThe Lost Boys of Sudan Historical Homemaker Hints:Abell, L.G., The Skillful Housewife's Book: or Complete Guide to Domestic Cookery, Taste, Comfort and Economy. New York: R.T. Young, 1853.Recommended Resources for Episode Topics:Couples and Relationships:The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy KellerRelationships: A Mess Worth Making: Timothy S. Lane, Paul David TrippChoosing a Counselor: What to look for and questions to ask (article)CaregivingReal Love for Real Life by Andi AshworthRecognizing and Avoiding Caregiver Burnout (article)Caregiving Grace; How to Tend to Others Without Burning Out (article)Diabetic ResourcesAmerican Diabetes AssociationRefugee HospitalityBethany Christian Services; Helping refugee families feel at home in the U.S.Stay In Touch with The Art of Home PodcastInstagram | Twitter | Website | Email | Support the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum Newsletter Archive JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend