Welcome, reader, to this blog post. I want to express my gratitude for your presence here in my little corner of the internet world.
Years ago, during my college days, I began using Instagram as a form of journaling. Back then, Instagram functioned more like a journal with pictures. Little did I know it would evolve into a platform where I’d connect with thousands of people. I never anticipated it becoming a platform for sharing Christ’s love and the ongoing transformations in my life, nor did I foresee using it to generate passive income. I can’t even recall my original IG handle; it was probably just my name, nothing particularly exciting.
In October 2018, our little family’s journey began. I became a Henderson, and my husband and I established our own family in a tiny house we leased in a city in southeast Wisconsin. That humble abode served as inspiration for many things: it’s where our oldest son was born, where we witnessed riots ravage our city, where we cultivated a welcoming space for others, and where we learned to stand up for our family against fear and falsehoods. Within those four walls, we discovered and learned a great deal.
It was in that little house that the inspiration for The Henderson Haus was born. Haus, meaning house in German, in case you hadn’t already figured that out.
What happens in a house? Everything. From your deepest secrets to the bonds you forge as a family, a house is where it all unfolds. It’s an environment you shape, where laughter and tears coexist. A house is a structure, but it’s also a home—a place where you nurture yourself, your possessions, your space, your family, your health, and your time. Everything starts in a house; what emanates from it is what truly matters.
Our house became the essence of our values and beliefs.
It wasn’t until after I gave birth to my oldest son, in our first home, that The Henderson Haus came to me one day. While we were members of larger families living nearby—grandparents, siblings, cousins—our little family took precedence. We began drawing firm boundaries with others and standing up for our beliefs, disregarding others’ opinions. In those early days of motherhood, a fire ignited within me. Though it had always flickered, after having my son, it blazed into being. And thus, The Henderson Haus came into existence. It was more than just an IG handle; it became our identity.
Our little haus was where we aimed to raise our children, God willing, to follow Christ fervently, with a passion for truth and a commitment to God’s word, without compromise or passivity. In a world marred by brokenness and sin, how could our little family make a difference?
In spring 2020, our little family’s journey continued when the world was thrown into chaos over an illness less deadly than driving a car, many around us succumbed to propaganda (some remain fearful to this day), but we did not. This stance triggered many. During those years, our little family witnessed the true colors and inclinations of people’s hearts. Some were governed by fear, others prioritized social justice ideologies over scripture, and still others bowed to governmental overreach. They lacked the curiosity to question why. I could delve into the events of 2020-2023 spawned by a man-made illness and other life-changing events that happened in our lives (such as moving from our first home, sicknesses and health emergencies with our oldest son, losing our second born, navigating grief, gaining a daughter) but those for different posts.
During those years, The Henderson Haus transcended being merely a name; it encapsulated everything my husband and I stood for. We understand that many have had plenty to say about us over the past few years, and that’s fine. We’re comfortable with outgrowing people and places—stagnancy and complacency are the last things we desire in this tumultuous world. Thus, the name represents more than just a catchy title for a blog; it propels our passions for everything I share here or on any of my platforms. Our little haus is where everything began for our little family’s journey.
Why the tagline?
“A midwest gal living a simple life in a crazy world!” Because this world is CRAZY, and amidst the chaos, people forget that simpler living breeds peace. And true peace can only be found in one place: Jesus Christ.
That’s it. Our little family’s journey continued and at that time I penned down what I thought my aspirations would be for my growing platform: fierce, not caring what people think about me, speaking up about the propaganda…
While those traits are still part of it, those are the drive anymore. They have evolved over time into simpler points that can be summed up like this:
- Full of passion for the things I love
- Challenging others to grow
- Honest and real
- Educational
- A place you can find laughter
- Embracing change
- Establishing boundaries
- Cultivating peace in the home
What started out as a small flame ignited by passion to speak up and wake people up to the lies around us turned into a passion to grow and cultivate within the home.
I’m always growing, I never want to be stagnant or complacent in any area of my life.
How can our little family’s journey make a difference? We won’t, but God will. I am simply stepping out on the path He has provided for me and using my voice and platforms to live out the calling He has given me in my life. Along the way, if He uses me to help you out in some way, then I will be thankful that He used my life to glorify Him. Perhaps you’ll find my blog because you’re searching for simple routines for your home, or perhaps you come across my story and can relate. Whatever brings you here, I’m glad you’re here! Ultimately, I hope and pray that my little corner of the internet serves as a place where you can learn something new, grow, and foster peace within your homes. Thank you for reading!
If you’ve made it to the end of this blog post, I hope you’ll stick around and subscribe. Perhaps we share nothing in common, and that’s okay. Life would be dull if we were all the same.
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