Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
February 29th, 1956 will ALWAYS be remembered in the Mayle household and not just because it was Leap Day...for it was this day about 3:10 in the afternoon that Cathy Jean Mayle joined the family. She was the 3rd of 5 Children. She later met my Dad and they married and 3 years later I entered the pictures. No, I'm not at all good the words, but I can say I have the Best Mother! While I put her through turmoil in those teen years, she continued to love me through them. My daughter isn't a teen yet, but believe me, I think I'm beginning to feel what my mom went through. Oh yes, I have lots of years left with mine, but I think I will have to spend them on my knees, PRAYING!!! All I can say is THANKS MOM FOR NOT GIVING UP ON ME! I am sure sometimes I seemed impossible and I kept you on your knees. While I didn't value your advice then, I treasure it now. Thanks for all you did and all you continue to do. I appreciate it more than you'll ever now. I don't say it often enough, but THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I LOVE YOU!
"M" is for the million things she gave me,
"O" means only that she's growing old,
"T" is for the tears she shed to save me,
"H" is for her heart of purest gold;
"E" is for her eyes, with love-light shining,
"R" means right, and right she'll always be,
Put them all together, they spell "MOTHER,"
A word that means the world to me
God’s Masterpiece is Mother
God took the fragrance of a flower...
The majesty of a tree...
The gentleness of morning dew...
The calm of a quiet sea...
The beauty of the twilight hour...
The soul of a starry night...
The laughter of a rippling brook...
The grace of a bird in flight...
Then God fashioned from these things
A creation like no other,
And when his masterpiece was through
He called it simply - Mother.
6 comments:
You are much too generous with your compliments, Dear daughter. I appreciate each one though and you will always be just as loved by your daughter (son too).We serve the same Counselor who invites us to take our concerns to Him.You have become a terrific wife and mother. I love you. As Always, Mom
You deserve every one of them and MUCH more! Love you lots!
Awwwwww.....this is soooo sweet!! Sarah, you really are blessed with a gem for a mother! She has really made my "new life" at Adrian a WONDERFUL experience. My Mother has given me the (for lack of a better word) permission to call her my "Church Mother". I love her dearly. I have watched her life and she is such a wise, gentle, kind woman. I admire her so much. She makes me really wish that I could see my Mother/Girlfriend more often. So,I hope you don't mind sharing your Mom with me.
Although, from a distance... I have heard nothing, but good things, about your mom. What a great example and wonderful lady!!
Sarah, your mom is a spiritual giant in my eyes. I never see anything out of the way in her life (not that I am looking but when you go to church with someone, their true personality shows what their life is really like) and your mom is always a beautiful lady and God shines through her life. You have every right to be proud of your mother. I love and appreciate her also and I am happy to be her friend (and your friend too). Love ya.
That was very beautiful what you wrote about your mom. You really have an awesome mom. She is so very sweet. You had every right to write what you did about her.
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