Did your mother have a job or did she work at home?
With five children, my mother worked at home. In Brazil, she had help from a maid/nanny. Life in Brazil during that time was not all that easy. Most everything had to be purchased fresh. Even gas for the stove took some planning. It came in big cylinders like the small ones people in the USA use with grills except three times as large. But it took some foresight in order not to run out.
Mom did have here out-of-home projects. She was more in contact with the local (as in neighbors) than Dad. Dad's missionary work was in an office or on the farm; Mom's was at home and our community.
Our home was a stopover point for missionaries and other Americans going to the big cities on the East coast or west back to their homes. Mom was always ready to welcome them in for the night. Those were actually some of my favorite times. It was a break in the routine.
Our church also benefited from Mom's efforts. She was active in many church events as well as playing the piano for the choir and church services.
Our church also benefited from Mom's efforts. She was active in many church events as well as playing the piano for the choir and church services.
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