A Proverbs 31 woman, part II
So, I can understand how some may have thought that I was a little over the top in my last post about Kristen. As I've thought about it more, I think I low balled her. I've been watching her a little more closely than usual this week and have been amazed at even more qualities in her life.
* Almost every night Kristen has gone to bed after me. Now, sometimes it's because she's caught up in a game of Sudoku, but often times it's because she is working on our budget (Kristen does all the bookkeeping in our house) or doing something homeschool related. (Prov. 31:18)
* With a hour advance notice, a family of 4 (Dad and 3 girls) called us to ask if they could crash at our place for a few days. Despite the added stress that that would put on Kristen's life, she quickly agreed. Extra food/ cooking, extra cleaning, extra noise... noise... noise. But without complaining or reservation, she embraced it with the heart of a servant. (Prov. 31:20)
* Yesterday Kristen was looking at a guitar at a garage sale. Rex has been asking for one for quite some time. The guy was asking $150 for it. Kristen got counsel, she bartered with the guy, and was able to bring home a fine guitar and tuner for Rex to learn on for $115. She handled it with a lot of strength and grace. (Prov. 31: 16)
There's more... homeschooling the kids, meals prepared, discipline and instruction dished out... being a mom is about the hardest job there is and Kristen has risen to the challenge.
...a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Prov. 31: 30b
Comments
Don't forget how much she encourages the women of the church and the rock on a weekly basis... I feel incredibly supported by Kristen, and I hardly ever get to talk to her anymore! She really is amazing!
Posted by: Holly at May 12, 2007 11:07 PM