The following comes from Proverbs 31 (edited somewhat by me) and somehow, a chance, fluke, brought a wonderful woman that meets this description almost 20 years ago into my life in 1994. Needless to say, I married her.
Lucy turns 50 today, and I want to “honour her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise…”
Happy Birthday Lu
10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies (cars, or computers).
11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax (cotton and polyester) and works with eager hands (shops with an eagle eye).
14 She is like the merchant ships (lorries and trucks), bringing her food from afar (Aldi & Coles).
15 She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants. (not to mention the dog)
16 She considers a field (vintage) and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard (heads to First Choice & Liquorland).
17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. (and she cleverly uses food processors, blenders, washing machines and dishwashers)
18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp (computer) does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers (thanks Bernina, Elna, & Singer).20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet (& live in Sydney).
22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. (Jay-Jay’s, Jeans West, Forever21 have something to offer here)
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate (respect may be a bit strong), where he takes his seat among the elders (Technologists) of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.(or, teaches for NSW Dept of Education and independent music students)
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.(sometimes she has to, hysterically)
26 She speaks with wisdom (except when it comes to high school maths), and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. (Low carb diet)
28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
29 “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. (Glad that her beauty hasn’t fled)
31 Honour her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. (on your blog, Facebook and Twitter)
It’s been a fun, wild, adventurous ride. But I for one, and our girls, thank God for all you are.
Happy Birthday Darling.
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