Three generations: Me, Mom, and Holly. Out for a sunset cruise.
I got a kick out of reading Proverbs 16:31 today. It says, “Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life.” Ha! I have PLENTY of gray hair, but that’s one crown I don’t care to show off yet at the age of forty-three.
My mom had four children. We are all married and have given her an abundance of grandchildren. Plus, when she remarried she gained four more children and their “better-halves” plus more grand children also. (Good thing her and my step-dad, Carol, have a large room for family gatherings.) Well, we are all in agreement (I think) that even at her age (shhh, not allowed to tell a woman’s age without permission) she does not need to stop coloring her hair. If she did, her whole head would most likely be gray. Wow! What a crown she would have to show.
Has my mother lived a godly life? Absolutely! I adore and appreciate her more than words can say. But, and I ready for her to display her crown of “living a godly life”? Nah.
This reminds me, I need to go call and make my hair appointment to hide my grays.
I hope you do have a beautiful crown of gray on your head. Maybe just not show it yet.
Blessings to you!
| July 2 |
Thanks honey for your sweet words. Some women don’t want to tell their age. You know God has blest me with 71 years , a total of 8 Christian children and their mates and 15 terrific grandchildren and 1 precious great-granddaughter. There has been many ups and downs in my life but God has always been with me. I pray that others know that assurance. I love you honey and keep you in my prayers. God bless you.