Ladies Are (Usually) Right

Tonight's post is going to be short, but sweet. Because we have a new work week starting (and Spring Break is ending), I wanted to leave you with these thoughts, without staying up until midnight posting them.

1. When your wife says that it's money well spent when buying name brand garbage bags, believe her.

2. The same goes for name brand toilet paper.

3. If your wife is anything like mine, she will make every attempt to buy furnace air filters in bulk, paper lunch sacks by the bundle, and a whole tree's worth of paper plates at once (this last one may not make sense to younger couples, but give it a few years with kids, and it will all make sense). Do it.

4. Your wife isn't crazy for buying gifts or greeting cards by the box full. Impromptu birthday party invitations and forgotten special events can and will creep up on you.

5. Spending a half-an hour with your wife in Bath & Body Works once every couple of months is totally worth it.

In summary, a good woman is more precious than any material treasure. We need to respect them, listen to them and love them like no other!

Proverbs 31:10-31 (The Message)

Hymn to a Good Wife

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

Amen! Thank you, Jesus for giving me the love of my life.

Good Night