Goodness gracious me, that was a mouthful but very much appreciated dear mr. Dandays; I always look forward to your responses as you really read, not just scan our posts!
Thank you for the Bible verse, I think the saying originates with this verse but is mostly used in my mother tongue, Afrikaans as it rhymes, 'elke huis het sy kruis' so it's used here quite a lot.
You certainly are a flatterer and a very very nice young man, it's wonderful seeing you here in my kitchen:)