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Thankful Thursday ~ Godly Influences ~ Mothers

The Proverbs 31 woman - the woman we all dream of being. I am thankful today for a wonderful Proverbs 31 woman in my life - my mother-in-law. Yes, I know I talk of my mom often. Today, I want to take time to thank God for Glen's mother. 

This woman became a part of my life in 1990. I remember the first time I met her and the rest of the family. Glen and I were living in two separate states - a long distance romance - another whole story that someday I'll tell.

I remember being scared silly to meet the family, especially his mother. In previous relationships, the mother never liked me. What was this woman going to think of her oldest son bringing home this wild and crazy girl? What would we have in common besides her son? All my thoughts were unwarranted. His family accepted me warmly and openly. After our visit, I wrote a thank you note to Mr. and Mrs. S. for allowing me to stay in their home. My momma raised no inconsiderate child. Glen thought it was hilarious.

Other snippets of this wonderful woman include her sitting in the big blue chair in the living at all hours reading her Bible on her lap and often falling asleep with it open. Mom was also known to at anytime during a musical (her favorite was Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) to jump up, grab someone's hands, and make them dance with her in the living room all the while singing with a smile on her face. 

During our second year of marriage, Mom (and Dad) were there at the emergency room with us while Glen awaiting surgery for his appendicitis. As a nurse, she always knew what to do. With the sickness we've had this week, I wished many times that she was here. 

I can still see her sitting on the sofa with Glen lying down next to her while she "patted" his back to loosen the congestion from his allergies - and her trying to teach me. I've never mastered it... 

Thanksgiving was HER holiday. Everyone came to her house, we'd eat, watch football, and play games. She loved the laughter of her family and having them together.

Then there's the picture in my brain of her hugging the quilt I made her from Dad's t-shirts.  I think I have an actual photo of that somewhere.

An so today, for Thankful Thursday, I thank God for this godly woman in my life. Today, she is rejoicing with the Lord and we are reflecting on her life while she was with us. Today is her birthday as well as Glen's parents' anniversary. Thank you, Lord, for sharing this wonderful woman with us!

Proverbs 31:28 ~ Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 

Glen and his mom on our wedding day.

Women Taking a Stand is hosting Thankful Thursday this month.

Word for Wednesday

Psalm 116:1,2

I love the LORD, because he has heard
   my voice and my pleas for mercy.
Because he inclined his ear to me,
   therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

Tissues, Jammies, Movies, and Blankies

These have become the staples of our lives the past five days. We ended M's birthday celebration early due to daddy not feeling well and tiredness in all. Disney can do that to you. By Saturday, the kids came down with fevers, stuffy noses, etc. By Sunday, I had it as well. We have not done a lot the past few days. It takes everything out of me just to heat soup in the microwave, wash the dishes, and take out the trash. Doing those three things can take an hour!

However, I've been able to read two books by Lori Wick, catch up on blog reading (not writing), and the family is just hanging out in the living room. We're looking at this as family bonding time since Glen had been away at Piper's conference for four days. The only bummer of this has been our beautiful Southern Cal weather - sunny and 70s.

Here's to your health! Hope it's better than ours! :)

February ~ it's here????

I can't believe it's February. This tiny little month has so much packed into it. There are many family birthdays (two of them occurred on Groundhog's day). My brother, who passed away in 2009, and Glen's sister, Heather, share their special day with the Groundhog. Then my little man turned four on Friday as well as a niece. I can't believe it's been four years with him. We spent the day celebrating at Disney. He is getting so big and amazes me everyday. One of his favorite things to do during school time is mazes. I have run out of maze books.

Glen's mother, another niece, a nephew, and numerous friends also celebrate birth in February. Then there's Valentine's Day. I'm trying to come up with something special and creative for my special valentine (who by the way is not feeling well today - winter cold that is spreading to the kids....) Anyone have any ideas?

Well, February is here. I've got lots of plans I need to tackle ~ scrapbooking, quilting, taxes, and just life...such a short month with lots to do. Let's see what gets done...