What does an amazing mom look like? Let's see, she brings adventure to her family. She allows them to invite friends along, drives them 45 minutes to the next town in order for them to go ice skating. Just for fun. An amazing mom goes hiking, in order to explore Indian Ruins with her kids. An amazing mom takes her family on picnics in the mountains, and doesn't get upset when she forgets the buns for the hotdogs. Afterall, it is an adventure. On an adventure one never knows what unexpected surprises await.
What does a fearless mom look like? She hops on a homemade go-cart with her son, riding it all of the way down the street, skinning her knees when she lands, yet laughs the entire ride and walk home. A fearless mom allows her kids the freedom to create and make mistakes. Her children develop imaginations as they build forts in the backyard & tents in the house. They find scorpions, tarantulas, and bring home stray animals. Sometimes they come home with ringworm. She never gets mad but embraces the moment. A fearless mom takes her entire family hot air ballooning to celebrate her 40th wedding anniversary.
What does a giving mom look like? She is a brownie troop leader. Every Saturday she types up the church bulletin on mimeograph paper, which means one typing error and she has to redo the entire process. She takes this to the church and stands in front of the mimeograph machine, hand cranking the big barrel apparatus. Each crank produces a single copy, and all the while she takes her kids on imaginary bear hunts. As her kids become older, she volunteers her time for Make-A-Wish, designs and sews pastoral robes and altar cloths. She takes part in various other church projects like being on the school board, painting murals on classroom walls...basically creating beauty and love in everything she endeavors.
What does an intelligent mom look like? She graduates from college while raising 4 kids. She gets her Master's Degree while raising 4 kids and working full time. She spends 2 years in Germany teaching. She spends several summers volunteering to put together a library at a glass-blowing school in another state, so she can learn the art of glass blowing. She continues teaching and taking classes after she retires. She takes her grandkids to Europe, on Alaskan & Mexican Cruises to expand their appreciation for culture. She is forever learning new technology and utilizes it in her every day life.
What does a creative mom look like? Besides her quilting, scuplting, painting, glass blowing, sewing, designing, pottery, and so much more, she gives art lessons to her curious grandkids. She teaches her daughters and granddaughters how to dye silk scarves in her back yard. She takes those interested to art galleries, museums, concerts, plays, ballets. She is forever expanding her abilities to create and weave art into every area of her life and the lives of those around her.
Thank-you Mom for all you've given, all you've taught, all that you are. Happy Birthday!
Love,
Joanne
10 Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?
She is more precious than rubies.
11 Her husband can trust her,
and she will greatly enrich his life.
12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
19 Her hands are busy spinning thread,
her fingers twisting fiber.
20 She extends a helping hand to the poor
and opens her arms to the needy.
What does a giving mom look like? She is a brownie troop leader. Every Saturday she types up the church bulletin on mimeograph paper, which means one typing error and she has to redo the entire process. She takes this to the church and stands in front of the mimeograph machine, hand cranking the big barrel apparatus. Each crank produces a single copy, and all the while she takes her kids on imaginary bear hunts. As her kids become older, she volunteers her time for Make-A-Wish, designs and sews pastoral robes and altar cloths. She takes part in various other church projects like being on the school board, painting murals on classroom walls...basically creating beauty and love in everything she endeavors.
What does an intelligent mom look like? She graduates from college while raising 4 kids. She gets her Master's Degree while raising 4 kids and working full time. She spends 2 years in Germany teaching. She spends several summers volunteering to put together a library at a glass-blowing school in another state, so she can learn the art of glass blowing. She continues teaching and taking classes after she retires. She takes her grandkids to Europe, on Alaskan & Mexican Cruises to expand their appreciation for culture. She is forever learning new technology and utilizes it in her every day life.
What does a creative mom look like? Besides her quilting, scuplting, painting, glass blowing, sewing, designing, pottery, and so much more, she gives art lessons to her curious grandkids. She teaches her daughters and granddaughters how to dye silk scarves in her back yard. She takes those interested to art galleries, museums, concerts, plays, ballets. She is forever expanding her abilities to create and weave art into every area of her life and the lives of those around her.
Thank-you Mom for all you've given, all you've taught, all that you are. Happy Birthday!
Love,
Joanne
10 Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?She is more precious than rubies.
11 Her husband can trust her,
and she will greatly enrich his life.
12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
13 She finds wool and flax
and busily spins it.
17 She is energetic and strong,
a hard worker.
18 She makes sure her dealings are profitable;
her lamp burns late into the night.
and busily spins it.
17 She is energetic and strong,
a hard worker.
18 She makes sure her dealings are profitable;
her lamp burns late into the night.
19 Her hands are busy spinning thread,her fingers twisting fiber.
20 She extends a helping hand to the poor
and opens her arms to the needy.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity,
and she laughs without fear of the future.
26 When she speaks, her words are wise,
and she gives instructions with kindness.
27 She carefully watches everything in her household
and suffers nothing from laziness.
and she laughs without fear of the future.
26 When she speaks, her words are wise,
and she gives instructions with kindness.
27 She carefully watches everything in her household
and suffers nothing from laziness.
28 Her children stand and bless her.
Her husband praises her:
29 “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world,
but you surpass them all!”
Her husband praises her:
29 “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world,
but you surpass them all!”
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last;
but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.
but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.
31 Reward her for all she has done.
Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.
Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.
2 comments:
beautiful, Jo Anne~
What a lovely tribute to your Mom! I hope that her birthday was a happy one! :o)
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