Rhonda's Ramblings

A pictorial portrayal of why I am in old woman.

How I spend my time:

crocheting beanies (though I hope I look cuter than this in them.)

making berry tarts

making grape jam from the grapes in my backyard

making bread and butter pickles

finishing a wall hanging similar to this.

and of course, working in the garden and preparing for a life of celibacy

And I enjoy every minute of it. Maybe if I keep it up, when I am actually an old woman I will be an expert in at least one of these things. (I just hope it’s not celibacy)

Hymn to a Good Wife
(Proverbs 31)

10A good woman is hard to find,
and worth far more than diamonds.
11Her husband trusts her without reserve,
and never has reason to regret it.
12Never spiteful, she treats him generously
all her life long.
13She shops around for the best yarns and cottons,
and enjoys knitting and sewing.
14She’s like a trading ship that sails to faraway places
and brings back exotic surprises.
15She’s up before dawn, preparing breakfast
for her family and organizing her day.
16She looks over a field and buys it,
then, with money she’s put aside, plants a garden.
17First thing in the morning, she dresses for work,
rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.
18She senses the worth of her work,
is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
19She’s skilled in the crafts of home and hearth,
diligent in homemaking.
20She’s quick to assist anyone in need,
reaches out to help the poor.
21She doesn’t worry about her family when it snows;
their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear.
22She makes her own clothing,
and dresses in colorful linens and silks.
23Her husband is greatly respected
when he deliberates with the city fathers.
24She designs gowns and sells them,
brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops.
25Her clothes are well-made and elegant,
and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.
26When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say,
and she always says it kindly.
27She keeps an eye on everyone in her household,
and keeps them all busy and productive.
28Her children respect and bless her;
her husband joins in with words of praise:
29″Many women have done wonderful things,
but you’ve outclassed them all!”
30Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades.
The woman to be admired and praised
is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-GOD.
31Give her everything she deserves!
Festoon her life with praises!

I love this version of Proverbs 31 (It’s from the Message…I know some of you don’t consider that the Bible). But what an amazing woman that describes. The woman that I hope that God is shaping me to be. But the most important thing…even though this woman has so many skills…is that she fears the Lord. I would love to become an expert at all these things…but more than that, I would love to become a woman who really reflects Christ. I hope when people look at me they admire and praise me not for the things I can do (which really, I can do some things, but none of them really well), but I hope they see God through me.

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