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Billie

[Mrs.Nooseman]

To all the Moms.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning Meg.

My prayers are with you and your daughter.

{{{HUGS}}}

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Praise the Lord.

Just read the good news.

{{{HUGS}}}

[The Mayor]

May 14, 2006

A Mother’s Strength

READ: Proverbs 31:26-31

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness. —Proverbs 31:26

My wife Carolyn and I were walking in a park one morning when we spotted a mother squirrel scurrying along a power line with her baby in her mouth. She delivered the little squirrel to a new nest she had built in a tree. Then she ran back across the wire to fetch another baby from the old nest and transport it to its new home. Back and forth she scampered until she had deposited all six of her babies in their new home. “Being a mother is hard work!” Carolyn mused.

Indeed it is. The labor to bring a child into the world is only the beginning. How essential it is that she take care of herself spiritually so she can take care of her children! Of all concerns, the care for her soul is the greatest—to grow in wisdom and in the knowledge of God.

Susanna Wesley was a busy mother with 19 children, yet she set aside time each day to meet with God. Some days she spent that time in a chair with her apron over her head, praying. Woe be to the child who disturbed her!

The woman described in Proverbs 31 placed a high value on wisdom, kindness, and a respect for the Lord (vv.26,30). This Mother’s Day, let’s honor the women in our lives who share their wisdom, show us kindness, and who seek above all to honor the Lord. —David H. Roper

Though other scenes may be forgot,
While life shall last, this one cannot;
When mother prayed! O peace divine!
My mother’s God today is mine.  —Anon.

God bless my mother; . . . all I am I owe to her.  —Abraham Lincoln

[DollyCali]

Thank you Rus!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's here!

May your day be happy & full of good memories

[MEG33]

Happy Mother's Day

[luvie]

Thank you for the Mother's Day tribute, Rus.

Hope you have a blessed Sunday...sing out in church! Are you song leader again? I'd love to hear you.

[luvie]

Proverbs 31:10-31

"Who can find a virtuous woman?
for her price is far above rubies.
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her,
so that he shall have no need of spoil.
She will do him good and no evil all the days of her life.
She seeketh wool, and flax,
and worketh willingly with her hands.
She is like the merchants' ship;
she bringeth her food from afar.
She riseth also while it is yet night,
and giveth meat to her household,
and a portion to her maidens.
She considereth a field, and buyeth it:
with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
She girdeth her loins with strength,
and strengtheneth her arms.
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good:
her candle goeth not out by night.
She layeth her hands to the spindle,
and her hands hold the distaff.
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor;
yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid of the snow for her household:
for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry;
her clothing is silk and purple.
Her husband is known in the gates,
when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
She maketh fine linen, and selleth it;
and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
Strength and honour 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.
Many daughters have done virtuously,
but thou excellest them all.
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain:
but a woman that feareth the Lord,
she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands;
and let her own works praise her in the gates."

~~~~~~~~~

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

[NicknamedBob]

Graphic by MamaBear

A Mother Is ...

A mother is a messenger, who bears a precious gift,
And even in the wrapping tissue we find some gems to sift.
The more we learn of life, the more we stop and stare,
For how can such a wondrous thing be conjured out of air?

A mother is a vessel, a type of cooking pot,
Whose love provides the warmth so that it doesn’t get too hot.
And she provides the nutrients, our flesh is of her soil,
And when the child is born it’s she who does the toil,

Of cleaning it, and feeding it, and teaching it to smile,
A small reward to mother for her efforts all the while.
A mother is a garden spot, where God instills a spark,
A holy flame to kindle for the world’s encroaching dark.

For every child’s a candle, sent to fill the world with light,
And mother is the shielded hand that saves it for the night.
A mother does the work of God in bringing forth a child,
And Godly patience helps her to prevent its running wild.

We recognize her efforts with some flowers and a card,
Oblivious to the challenges she faced, and it was hard,
To make a sterling citizen from the plans placed in her head,
She had to compromise a bit, ‘cause she got us instead.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 8, 2004
© 2004

Graphic by MamaBear

A Mother Is ...

A mother is a messenger, who bears a precious gift,
And even in the wrapping tissue we find some gems to sift.
The more we learn of life, the more we stop and stare,
For how can such a wondrous thing be conjured out of air?

A mother is a vessel, a type of cooking pot,
Whose love provides the warmth so that it doesn’t get too hot.
And she provides the nutrients, our flesh is of her soil,
And when the child is born it’s she who does the toil,

Of cleaning it, and feeding it, and teaching it to smile,
A small reward to mother for her efforts all the while.
A mother is a garden spot, where God instills a spark,
A holy flame to kindle for the world’s encroaching dark.

For every child’s a candle, sent to fill the world with light,
And mother is the shielded hand that saves it for the night.
A mother does the work of God in bringing forth a child,
And Godly patience helps her to prevent its running wild.

We recognize her efforts with some flowers and a card,
Oblivious to the challenges she faced, and it was hard,
To make a sterling citizen from the plans placed in her head,
She had to compromise a bit, ‘cause she got us instead.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 8, 2004
© 2004

[GodBlessUSA]

How Beautiful!
Enjoy the day LuvW :)

[GodBlessUSA]

So Lovely Meg!:)
Have a great day!

[fanfan]

That's lovely!

Thanks Bob and Mamabear.

[luvie]

Mornin' GB!

I gotta go to church now. See you later today. (((hugs)))

Happy Mother's Day. Hope it is a wonderful one!

[deadhead]

Mother's Day Blessings to all the wonderful Mom's. And to all the Mom's in your life.

MY MOTHER KEPT A GARDEN
~author unknown~

My Mother kept a garden,
a garden of the heart,
She planted all the good things
that gave my life it's start.

She turned me to the sunshine
and encouraged me to dream,
Fostering and nurturing
the seeds of self-esteem...

And when the winds and rain came,
she protected me enough-
But not too much because she knew
I'd need to stand up strong and tough.

Her constant good example
always taught me right from wrong-
Markers for my pathway
that will last a lifetime long.

I am my Mother's garden.
I am her legacy-
And I hope today she feels the love
reflected back from me

[dixie sass]

Happy Mother's Day to everyone out there. Have a blessed day in the arms of your family.

Dixie

[deadhead]

"Have a blessed day in the arms of your family."

The same for you.

Happy Mother's Day, dixie.

Have not 'seen' you in a long time.

[Majie Purple]

ooo both the flowers and the purple
border are lovely!
Happy Mother's Day Meg & All Mom's.
I'll join Y'all as a Mom one day...

[Majie Purple]

Dear Noosie Thanks much for this touching & Beautiful ping!
I'm not a Wife & Mom yet...Darn it!
But I Save As'd your gif gift for use the very day I
am blessed to be one! H*U*G*S

[Majie Purple]

Your # 148 is all together lovely!
H M D to you & All who are Mom's...

[Majie Purple]

That graphic is amazing!