Living With a PR31W

A few days after Christmas Robert strode into the Wild Bean where we were enjoying our coffee, books and a slow day on a nice comfy couch.  His down coat was zipped tight, scarf wrapped securely around his neck and a tuque pulled down over his forehead.  He had a “Walden” look and bearing about him that Henry David Thoreau would have no doubt approved. 

I jumped up to offer him a cup of coffee, but he declined, only wanting the ride home he had requested earlier.  “This is my wife Diana,” I said by way of introduction. “Hello,” was his response.  She smiled and said hello.    

In the car Robert offered a simple insight, “Your wife is a happy person.” 

It was such a short encounter but such a quick impression.  I am reminded, “She always faces tomorrow with a smile. When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say, and she always says it kindly.”

Our daughters were in a creative mood this Christmas season.  One day they gathered paper, pencils and markers, closed the bedroom door, and put their imagination to work.  What they came up with was an illustrated booklet that incorporated a variety of gift cards and a huge compliment of blessing to their mother. 

The Panera Bread, Starbucks, Joann’s and Amazon Cards were well given and well received as were the comments throughout.  “She’s skilled in the crafts…diligent in homemaking.”  “She is like a trading ship…bringing back exotic surprises.”  “She dresses in colorful lines and silks.”  “Give her everything she deserves.  Festoon her with praises!”    

The front cover summed it up well; it read “A Proverbs 31 Woman”.