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:
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| Glen and his mom on our wedding day. |
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