For Where Your Treasure is, There Your Heart Will be Also

In 2001, my late husband and I started a family business/ministry, Brodsky Ministries, where we sold curriculum, toys, health related items and more online and at homeschool conventions. Our family drove all over the country vending and speaking at various events, enriching thousands of lives. With all of the traveling expenses, we were happy if we broke even but felt so blessed to help others. Our ministry focused on all things surrounding a home – HOME schooling, HOME working, HOME health care, HOME keeping and family.  

Matthew 6:21 became our ministry’s slogan. Our logo was a cute little house with a heart in the middle. We had this logo on our Suburban, along with information about our ministry. When my husband passed away in 2013, our ministry died with him. I removed all of the information on the window, but I left that little heart as a reminder to where my treasure is.  

In 2013 I lost my role as homekeeper and helpmate. I’ve had to take on both roles as keeper of my home and provider. It has not been easy, but God is faithful. I’m thankful I can work from home and teach my daughter.  

Some days I feel like I haven’t accomplished anything! But in reality, I HAVE! So, I decided to restart my “Blessings and Prayers” journal adding “Accomplishments” no matter how “small” I think they are.  

If you feel this way too, I encourage you to keep a journal with these daily lists. Then you can look back and see all of God’s blessings and answered prayers.  

And as I think of that little heart decal on the back window of my truck, I am reminded of where my treasures are. Not that I need that reminder, but it helps to refocus and appreciate my daily accomplishments, the baby steps, no matter how “small” or “insignificant” I may think they are. Because they are NOT! 

With Blessing

The Enemy Meant for Evil, God Turned into Something Good

Do you have children at home? Has mom/dad and/or children have to come home to work or school due to recent events? Would you say your family has grown closer since? 

I wanted to share something with you that has been on my mind for a while now.  

What if… 

This “virus” in one way, backfired on those who planned it? Moms and dads came home to work. Kids came home from school. Adults found out they actually LIKE working from home. And kids found out they actually LIKE having school at home. Amazing!! 

God has turned the hearts of the fathers (and mothers) to their children and home. Praise God! 

Mothers got to know their kids again and ENJOY them. Dads got to be involved in their children’s lives because they weren’t away from home ten hours a day. And everyone got to see what they were REALLY teaching in the public schools.  

The family unit actually got STRONGER. Once again, evil loses. God wins.  

Homeschooling has soared. According to a Gallup poll, homeschooling DOUBLED in 2020. As of 2023, homeschooling continues to rise at unprecedented rates. Many new homeschoolers once HAD to school at home, but many are now never turning back.  

What the enemy meant for evil, God turned into something amazing! I can’t wait to see what this harvest will bring.  

With Blessing ,

On Being Like the Adaptable and Resourceful Chameleon

Chameleons always amaze me. Their funny, grumpy faces. Their crazy eyes. The ability to change color and adapt to their surroundings. And how do they hold on with those three little toes?!  

Thinking of these wondrous creatures, I’m reminded of myself. My life is ever-changing to my surroundings, and not always in a good way. I have had to adapt and be resourceful many times.  

In 2013 my life was shattered when my husband Mark passed away. At 46 years old, I had to redefine myself on so many levels. Anniversaries and birthdays are hard, to say the least. Even though it’s been nine years, the pain is still there.  

Change and adapt. 

These past few weeks have been extremely difficult for me. On September 18th, it should have been my one-year wedding anniversary of bliss with my “chapter two”. Except that, he walked out on us in May.  

Change and adapt.  

Then the very next day, September 19th, it should’ve been Mark’s 59th birthday on earth. It was also the day my daughter Victoria and grandson Peter moved out. The pitter patter (or rather thump thump) down the hallway every morning made me smile and gave me a reason to wake up early and say like I did every morning, “hello beautiful!” After Jesus, there is nothing that gives me greater joy than my children and grandchildren.  

Change and adapt. 

On October 8th it would’ve been me and Mark’s 28th anniversary. Sigh.  

So here I am changing colors again and getting used to my new surroundings. I sometimes wear that grumpy look and I have a wider vision than most. It’s amazing how I can hold on.  

Thank You, Jesus. I couldn’t have done it without Him. 

With Blessings