February 2023 - Welcome to Anchor House Woman

Wax on, Wax off!

Posted on February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 by Heidi Vantrease

An In-Between Season! If you’ve ever been in an in-between season, you know how challenging this can be. It seems I’ve been in an in-between season for the past several months and it’s been a season of growth, pruning and refining and waiting. There may not be growth going on that’s visible to the eye,…

Weighed Down!

Posted on February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 by Heidi Vantrease

Yesterday, as my husband and I were driving, we came along side an RV camper, similar to this one. We were at a red light waiting for the red light to switch to green. Many of the drivers pulled into the lane behind us because, well, the RV was slower and nobody wanted to get…

I am one of many strong women who have come from this House. I’ve heard it said that rocks beget rocks beget rocks. As I look back upon the women in my family, I see strength, resilience, helpers, nurturers, care-givers, providers, prayer warriors, mothers. There is a common thread that is woven through all the women in my family. We are women of faith. This faith has anchored me through many storms in my life. The matriarchs in my family were sure to pass the baton of faith onto the generations behind them. This website my tribute to my family in the little community in the heart of Southeast Alaska. It is also about the faith that anchors my life and my roots in the House that Anchors my life and spirit and secondly, about my weaving projects. Grab your cup of coffee or tea and join me on my journey of obedience, learning, creating, praying, encouraging, nurturing and helping. There is room at my table for you!