Utility

This is a Hoosier Cabinet.  The name derives from the fact that these were mostly manufactured in Indiana, the Hooiser state.  These were built in the first few decades of the 20th century when few kitchens in the US had cabinets.

Brenda and I bought this one in the late 1970s in Lexington, VA at an auction.  We used it primarily as a baby changing table.  We painted it blue when our oldest son, Daniel was born in 1982, and it was very handy.  It stored diapers, creams, powders, clothes, washing materials, and the pull-out portion was covered with a pad and Daniel was laid there for changing.  With everything handy, we could keep a hand on the baby with everything ready for the chore.

After Daniel, we used it with David, Andrew, and Anna Grace.

Today we took it over to Anna's house, cleaned it up and repainted it.  Late in December, Anna and Ben will begin to use it with their new baby.  And the cycle continues.

It's neat to pass along this useful, historical kitchen/baby changing cabinet.  It's even neater to pass along the useful, historical faith we have in Christ.  We attempt to pass it along, not only to our own children, but to everyone we meet.

Antiques are interesting, and sometimes useful.  Christianity is interesting, but is MUCH MORE than useful.  Christianity is falling in love with the G^d of the Universe.  It is has great value, not only for this life, but for the life to come (I Tim 4:8).