Proverbs 31:10-31: Missing Mamaw

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Missing Mamaw

It's funny the things you remember. Today has been a month since my sweet Mamaw passed. Conner and I had dentist appointments back in November while we were in California that we had to reschedule until their next available in March. The dentist office called yesterday and had an opening this morning at 9 so I said sure we'll take it. First of all, the boys were absolutely fabulous. Conner is unlike any person, big or small, in regard to going to the dentist. He wants to be the first to go and is so agreeable to all the procedures including x-rays. Camren was very good in his stroller throughout the whole process of both our cleanings, x-rays and somewhat extended wait for the dentist. The boys both got balloons to reward their good behavior. After I buckled the boys in the car and am getting in myself I remembered the last time we were at the dentist, where we parked and the fact that while we were there Mamaw had left me a message. I called her back as we were leaving. This was last May and we were preparing to go visit her after Sam passed. It's amazing how easy you can fall into sadness and then it's back to reality when you pull into the garage and your 3 year old wants to floss his teeth. Again.

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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.”