Proverbs 31:10-31: December 2008

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Blogging for Mamaw

I have been intrigued with blogging for quite some time now especially since I enjoy reading my friends, Kim and Melany's blogs but I had never really been inclined to start my own. Well, as a tribute to my grandmother who was the queen of keeping everyone informed and in touch with each other I have decided to do my best to continue the tradition albeit in the digital age. My grandmother was very good at calling and keeping in touch with all of her friends and family, even back to Kentucky with friends from over 30 years ago. I think more people know about what's going on with me than I know about myself because my grandmother loved to share what's going on in our lives! My grandmother not only enjoyed keeping in touch via phone but she also starting using email back in 2000. At her memorial, several people mentioned how much they are going to miss getting her emails.

My blog may not be as witty as some others and could be quite boring at times but it is my attempt to memorialize my grandmother in some sort of constant way. I know she would've been the first to read it and I know she would be proud. She was the love of my life and I miss her so.

Proverbs 31:10-31 (GWT)

10 “Who can find a wife with a strong character? She is worth far more than jewels.11 Her husband trusts her with all his heart, and he does not lack anything good. 12 She helps him and never harms him all the days of her life. 13 “She seeks out wool and linen with care and works with willing hands. 14 She is like merchant ships. She brings her food from far away. 15 She wakes up while it is still dark and gives food to her family and portions of food to her female slaves. 16 “She picks out a field and buys it. She plants a vineyard from the profits she has earned. 17 She puts on strength like a belt and goes to work with energy. 18 She sees that she is making a good profit. Her lamp burns late at night. 19 “She puts her hands on the distaff, and her fingers hold a spindle. 20 She opens her hands to oppressed people and stretches them out to needy people. 21 She does not fear for her family when it snows because her whole family has a double layer of clothing. 22 She makes quilts for herself. Her clothes are made of linen and purple cloth. 23 “Her husband is known at the city gates when he sits with the leaders of the land. 24 “She makes linen garments and sells them and delivers belts to the merchants. 25 She dresses with strength and nobility, and she smiles at the future. 26 “She speaks with wisdom, and on her tongue there is tender instruction. 27 She keeps a close eye on the conduct of her family, and she does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children and her husband stand up and bless her. In addition, he sings her praises, by saying, 29 ‘Many women have done noble work, but you have surpassed them all!’ 30 “Charm is deceptive, and beauty evaporates, but a woman who has the fear of the Lord should be praised. 31 Reward her for what she has done, and let her achievements praise her at the city gates.”