an adaptation of the Proverbs 31 Woman (The Voice)
Who can find a truly excellent woman mother?
One who is superior in all that she is and all that she does?
Her worth far exceeds that of rubies and expensive jewelry.
She inspires trust, and her husband’s heart is safe with her,
and because of her, he has every good thing.
Every day of her life she does what is best for him,
never anything harmful or hurtful.
Delight attends her work and guides her fingers
as she selects the finest fabrics and patterns for sewing.
She moves through the mall and discount stores
like a butterfly flitting from flower to flower,
arriving home with bargains
and fine treasures for her family.
She rises from bed early, while we milk the cows,
carefully preparing a delicious breakfast for us.
She has a plan.
She computes the farm finances.
She plants a garden or two.
She wraps herself in prayer,
carries herself with confidence,
and works hard,
strengthening her arms for the task at hand.
She sells books in town during the day
and teaches piano in the evenings.
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| Mom, Dad, & grandchild, Carson |
Her hands skillfully sew a dress with one while holding a baby in the other.
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| Mom and Aunt Ruby |
She reaches out to foster children and takes dinner to a grieving or hurting neighbor.
She is not worried about the cold or snow for her family,
for she has bundled them up in hats and scarfs
and covered them with prayer.
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| Mom on the cruise 2016 |
She makes blankets
for her grandchildren
and is always clothed
in bright pink or red.
Everyone recognizes her husband
in the public square,
and no one fails to respect him
as he takes his place
on the school board
and the Gideons.
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| Mom and I. I'm wearing the dress she made for her wedding. |
She makes satin dresses
for brides & their maids
and she sells seeds
to people everywhere online.
Clothed in strength and dignity,
with nothing to fear,
she smiles when she thinks
about the future.
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| Mom & I 1965 |
She sings with the ladies at church,
and teaches Sunday School
every Sunday
She directs the Vacation Bible School
every summer and seldom
takes a moment for herself.
Her Children rise up and call her blessed
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| Family at 60th Anniversary Cruise 2016 |
Her husband, too, joins in the praise, saying:
“There are some—indeed many—mothers
who do well in every way,
but of all of them only you are truly excellent.”
Charm can be deceptive and physical beauty will not last,
but a mother who reveres the Eternal should
be praised above all others.
Celebrate all she has achieved.
Let all her accomplishments publicly praise her.
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Just a few of the things I could say about my mother;
