Proverbs 26 For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,
8 for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.
Mother in 1936 (she was 16)
Those verses describe my mother. She was born 24 August 1920 and left this world behind 20 September 1996. We had “lost” her a few years earlier to Alzheimer’s Disease.
Before her first birthday, her family moved from Michigan to Washington, where she started school. In 1927, they returned to Michigan. That’s where she lived the rest of her life.
She was mostly a stay-at-home mom. However, she worked in a factory during WWII while dad was in the Air Corp.
While her children were growing up, she was there for them. Later, she worked in a dry cleaner shop operated by a friend.
Her faith was strong and she passed it along to her children. She was a woman of uncompromising integrity. For years, she was the financial secretary in the church where she was a member. Folks trusted her — completely. Perhaps it was because they never heard a word of gossip from her lips. She taught us the meaning of “closed mouthed.”
I am thankful that I see part of her in me. She gave me so much more than half her DNA. Thank God for Mother.
Vanilla, Thanks and I agree.
Star, Yes she did. And may God bless you and your children.
Sharkbytes, We've got to remember Mom. I'll be watching for the post about yours.
Justine, She was very special. Maybe if I had a perm . . . 😉
Buggys, Thanks so much. That is one of my favorite pictures of Mom. Most of them capture her just being the country girl that she was.
Lin, She certainly did well. Look at how my sisters came out.
Clara, Amen. The very best!
Well said, Big Brother. I, too, thank God for our mother. She was the best!
Your tribute is touching and I can feel the passion in your heart. Your Mom was beautiful and your last line, seeing much of her in you brought tears to me. I see alot of my Mom in me and as a result, though she passed in 1994 she lives in my heart.
Go Mom!! She did well, Chuck.
This is a lovely picture and a beautiful post.
Chuck, your mother sounds like she was an astounding woman. And she was beautiful! And… you look SO much like her!!!!
Justine 😮 )
Oh, this is great! I know what I will blog on my Mom's B-day this year. She would have been 100.
What a super family heritage you have.
Thanks to your mom, who raised her children with faith in God. A healthy and good tree brings good fruits and that's you Chuck. God protect His children in any ways. God bless you and your loving family.
Thanks for you're mom, she raised her children with faith in God. God is always there to protect His children. God bless you and your family Chuck.
Thanks for you're mom, she raised her children with faith in God. God is always there to protect His children. God bless you and your family Chuck.
Your tribute to your mother tells us that you are living the fifth commandment. Pride in ones parent is a justifiable pride.