MY VIRTUOUS WOMAN

Proverbs 31: 10 Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies. 11 Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life. 12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.

Like millions of men, I didn't get a card for Mother's Day for my wife. After all, she is not my mother, why should I get her a card? I know that's a stupid question. And I have an excuse. I've been laid up for three days after surgery.

So sitting here at 11 p.m. on Saturday night, I thought I would write my card in a blog. This is to my wife, the mother of my new son. My best friend.

It hasn't been all roses in my days spent with Kimberly. But I can honestly say, it's probably been mostly my fault. You see, I can get grumpy, moody and my tongue is as sharp as it gets.

But God has graced me with a wonderful woman. A woman who has a heart as big as Texas. Who has a forgiving spirit as big as God.

I've seen a wonderful wife try to appease her moody husband. I've seen her unconditional love for me and her children. I've seen how she has forgiven those in her past who betrayed her.

I know that she has raised two girls by herself and kept an organization afloat in spite of little help. I have seen her cry for the hurting, and make a teenager feel like they are the only thing in existence at a particular time.

But on this Mother's Day, I have seen her love my son Luke. How she has loved my biological daughter. I could not have wished for a better wife or mother for my kids.

I thank God for Kimberly. I don't tell her that enough. Happy Mother's Day baby. I love you more than life.

Jody