My mother was God’s instrument to teach me what it meant to be a virtuous woman. Partly through her verbal instruction, but mostly through the silent example of her actions and deeds. Read More

Ever since I can remember, my mother has been a pillar in our home. Through the calm and rough waters in life, she has been a loving support to my father as they sought to faithfully raise my three siblings and me in the ways of the Lord. She has joyfully labored alongside my father in all of life’s tasks--being a wonderful helpmeet, homemaker, and mother. The perfect completion of my father who has been a gentle, loving leader in our home.

This is a day that we, as your children, have dedicated to honor you. You have given of yourself for us for so long, and at this time we want you to know how much we love you. Now’s the day and now’s the hour for us to “rise up, and call [you] blessed” (Proverbs 31:28) Read More

There are a lot of words and phrases I could use to describe my mother--"cheerfully industrious," "thankful," "fun," "warmly hospitable," and "creatively inventive" are just a few. But I think the one phrase that captures her essence is this: "devoted to the Lord." Read More