the measure of a lady.

This past weekend a few of us ladies from our small group packed a picnic consisting of organic sparkling water and desserts (for what is a picnic without chocolate?) and headed out to Arrington Vineyards. We just finished going through the book "Scouting the Divine" by Margaret Feinberg. The last chapter of the book took place in a vineyard! It was my first time there and the scenery was absolutely spectacular. We laughed. We ate. We read Proverbs 31 together. 

I've been thinking a lot lately about the kind of wife and mother I will be one day. The Proverbs 31 woman is a SUPER WOMAN. I see so many attributes from her in my own Mom--who is like Martha Stewart on steroids. I don't remember my Mom ever getting tired of seeing me in musical after musical. Running my sister and me from basketball game to talent show. Homeschooling me and cooking dinner. Being the most devoted pastor's wife. Discipling dozens of women in between running a house hold.  I remember (and know) an ever-loving woman who is graceful and patient.  I am absolutely blessed to have been raised by a Proverbs 31-esque Mom. The Proverbs 31 woman has taught me this: It is definitely possible to be a : wife + mom + rockstar for Jesus. And? I'm looking forward to it. 

"A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. . .She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised."