Proverbs 31:10-31: Conversation between my in-laws

Monday, February 2, 2009

Conversation between my in-laws

Gotta love the grandparents...

Today they stopped in for an impromptu visit which the boys loved and it's always good when Papaw is actually out of the house. They had been to a funeral home visitation and Papaw decided to recount it while Conner was listening (please keep in mind he has some level of dementia).

Papaw: Momma who was dead at the funeral home?

Nannie: Daddy that was so and so's son John Doe.

Papaw: Well, did he kill himself?

Nannie: No daddy he died because he had cancer.

I can see the wheels turning in Conner's head but no questions have been posed...yet. Of course Nannie and Papaw seem to be oblivious to any of this. Thankfully Conner didn't ask any questions but I am sure it will resurface when I least expect. I decided to take that opportunity to inform the grandparents that our first trip alone and away from the kids (for me at least) does not involve the need for their childcare but they will be staying with friends. No direct correlation of course with the above conversation but I feel good about our decision.

On the other hand we did celebrate the Yant's 50th Anniversary on Friday night with 65 family and friends. It was a major triumph that Papaw was in attendance for his own party and I believe he actually had a good time. Here's a few of us on Friday night. Thanks to all who came out and for all the help from my sisters-in-law for helping me get this thing together.

1 comment:

Melany @ Project AnthologiesFebruary 9, 2009 at 8:07 AM
Hey! Just got caught up on your blog. I'm saving the link this time (I had misplaced!) I hope your week goes well. We missed you on Friday. Put Mar 13th on your calendar. ;)
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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.”