A celebration of love!
I'm up late tonight...just got through creating my mom's mother's day gift---can't wait to share it with her tomorrow...
It's...
Her very own blog!
She's a TRUE HEALTH-NUT. She walks, eats, breathes her beliefs that:
unnatural foods are bad except in complete moderation.
At 61, she works out, eats healthy, loves to talk about nutrition, and drinks these weird looking but very healthy-for-you concoctions of vitamins and natural foods.
So, we (Heidi and I) decided she needs a platform to share her love of nutrition and health (together with her faith and love for the Lord) with the world!
We've been talking to her about doing this for a year...she just hasn't rolled up her sleeves to figure it out (setting a blog up, that is!). Now she's set!
So, Happy Mother's Day Mom! You health guru! I hope you love the little side bar items (yes, I wrote the little "tool info" on the "links"---LOL---hold you mouse over them and they pop up---LOL again! ;) )
Be sure to pop on her site once in a while if you are interested in a) healthy living b) health tips c) delicious recipes d) faith-based writings---she wanted to be a writer when she was younger! and she loves Jesus!
I will leave you all with a warm "Happy Mother's Day"---and the most beautiful description of a woman that I know...from Proverbs 31:
A worthy woman---who can find? For her price is far above rubies.
The heart of her husband trusteth in her, And he shall have no lack of gain.
She doeth him good and not evil All the days of her life.
She seeketh wool and flax, And worketh willingly with her hands.
She is like the merchant-ships; She bringeth her bread from afar.
She riseth also while it is yet night;
And giveth food to her household, And their task 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 maketh strong her arms.
She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable: Her lamp goeth not out by night. IShe layeth her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle.
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 for herself carpets of tapestry; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Her husband is known in the gates,
When he sitteth among the elders of the land.
She maketh linen garments and selleth them,
And delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come.
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue.
She looketh well to the ways of her household
And eateth not the bread of idleness.
Her children rise up, and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praiseth her, saying: Many daughters have done worthily, But thou excellest them all. "
Grace 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 works praise her in the gates.
This is a description of something I hope to obtain but fall short of. But by God's grace and mercy, we can all strive towards this:
This is how this scripture speaks to my own heart...
The woman of Proverbs 31 is a faithful woman, spiritually strong in the Word. She is confident only because she seeks to know the Lord daily, and He in turn gives her a peace in her heart that can only come from knowing Him.
She is hard-working, disciplined and trustworthy. He husband knows he can trust her with his heart, his love, his children and their home.
She is not lazy, rather, she is energetic, and willing to do her part in the family or world that she lives. She rises early, before everyone else in the family so that she can be first fed by the Word of God, and then to prepare for the day ahead for her family as well as herself.
She is wise and seeks wisdom only from God. She is shrewed and conscientious of financially sound transactions and decisions---she uses coupons to save money for the family when available and looks for bargains and sales to save on the family budget.
She knows beauty comes from within and that exterior beauty is truly only skin-deep. She trusts in God rather than man. She is a shining example to her children of a mother, wife and woman. She "clothes herself with fine linens"---which is the best that she has but with modesty and not in vain. She takes care of herself, but not in vain. She looks to be healthy and vibrant, but not in vain.
Her mouth speaks only kind words---she does not gossip. She does not speak evil of others. She only speaks "words of wisdom"---that is, she speaks to build others up rather than to tear others down.
She is well respected for her faith and strength in God.
She is the woman I strive to be...and am thankful for a God that is so merciful and forgiving when I am not.
such a beautiful description of who I would love to be. thanks for that.
and congratulations to you mom! i love that banner! i'll be reading up on her tips for sure!
Posted by: BREE | May 14, 2006 at 08:09 AM
I HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL MOTHERS DAY!!!
Posted by: heidi z | May 14, 2006 at 08:27 AM
Payed you mom's new blog a visit it sure looks wonderful. What a great gift you two gave her. You truly are wonderful women.
Lots of love Alette
have a wonderful day today. Our kids gave me a precious gift for mothersday. Just put a photo on my blog.
xoxox
Posted by: Alette | May 14, 2006 at 08:35 AM
Love that Proverbs! It was read at my best friends Grandmothers funeral. She was 100 when she died, and was in the true sense truely a Proverbs 31 woman her whole life. Happy Mothers Day!
Posted by: Jodi | May 14, 2006 at 11:05 AM
Happy Mother's Day Teri. What a great gift you gave your mom. Your blog entry ... once again a ray of Light. Thank you! Your blog topper -- beautiful!!!!
Posted by: | May 14, 2006 at 11:44 AM
Once again, you've made me cry. I love your words and own interpretation of the woman of Proverbs 31. You are so blessed by God to speak straight to my own heart. Thank you so much for that, Teri. Even though I've never met you and probably never will, you have been used by God to lift me up more times than you will ever, ever know. Just through the writings on your blog. I hardly ever post, but am a faithful reader so wanted to say this today.
And what a wonderful and lovely gift to give your mom! I will be adding it to my favorites, for sure.
Debra B.
Posted by: Debra B. | May 14, 2006 at 01:30 PM
Awesome post Teri! I loved it! I hope you had an amazing Happy Mother's Day! What a great gift for your mom! And I love your new banner and the one on your mom's site too! Can't wait to keep coming back to read what she'll share with us! You have a beaufitul family!
Posted by: | May 15, 2006 at 11:14 AM
What a wonderful thing to do for your Mom.
The Proverbs woman is whom I hope to one day be able to fully model in my own life. Thank you for sharing this with me again.
Posted by: Jen | May 15, 2006 at 08:54 PM
What a cool idea...my mom could use a photography blog...
so cool!
J
Posted by: Jessi-jessipea | May 17, 2006 at 01:15 PM
I hope you had a BEAUTIFUL Mother's Day Teri! You are so BEAUTIFUL yourself! Thank you for sharing that with us! :)))
Loves,
K
Posted by: Kimberlyg | May 19, 2006 at 09:32 AM