The Virtuous Wife

The Virtuous Wife

Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax, and willingly works with her hands. She is like the merchant ships, she brings her food from afar. She also rises while it is yet night, and provides food for her household, and a portion for her maidservants. She considers a field and buys it; from her profits she plants a vineyard. She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms. She perceives that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out by night. She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hand holds the spindle. She extends her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household is clothed with scarlet. She makes tapestry for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies sashes for the merchants. Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness. She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all.” Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

A Mother's Job is Never Done

What does a stay-at-home mother do all day?

(scene: bedroom or a single chair and end table)
MOM -- (enters wearing pajamas, robe and slippers, reading book, carrying a box of chocolates, sits)
DAD -- (from off stage) Honey, I'm home! (shouts) What on earth happened, Honey?! Are you alright?
MOM -- (without looking) I'm in the bedroom. (eats a piece of candy)
DAD -- (enters wearing business suit, carrying suit jacket and briefcase) Honey! Are you alright?!
MOM -- (without looking) Yes. I'm fine.
DAD -- You're still in your pajamas. Are you sick?
MOM -- (turns page) No. I feel fine.
DAD -- What happened around here?
MOM -- Nothing. It was just an average day.
DAD -- An average day?! How can you say it was an average day?! Look at this house!
MOM -- I already looked at it.
DAD -- And you think THIS is NORMAL?!
MOM -- What I said was that this was an average day.
DAD -- How can you say this was an average day, when the entire house looks like an explosion?!
MOM -- This is a really good book. Have you ever read any books by this author?
DAD -- I think you've snapped a twig! There are dirty dishes from two meals all over the kitchen.
MOM -- FOUR meals. The kids have two snacks every day.
DAD -- You don't think it's a bit unusual that every dish in the cupboard is dirty?!
MOM -- I let the kids make their own meals today. They tend to use a lot of dishes when they cook for themselves.
DAD -- And what was that WAD of wet clothes doing on the laundry room floor?
MOM -- The kids wanted to help with the laundry, but they lost interest.
DAD -- This is really weird!
MOM -- (distracted with book) Huh? What was that, dear?
DAD -- None of the beds are made. There are dirty clothes strewn all over the floors. There's a mess in the bathroom....
MOM -- Oh, that. I let the kids give the dog his bath.
DAD -- Do you know what the kids are doing now?
MOM -- Last I checked on them, they were making mud pies.
DAD -- Well, they're now using the mud pies as weapons.
MOM -- You might want to tell them to clean up for dinner.
DAD -- What dinner?! There's nothing on the stove or in the oven!
MOM -- I'm sure you'll find something.
DAD -- There's nothing to find! The refrigerator and cupboards look like Old Mother Hubbard! What's going on here?! What are you up to?
MOM -- Actually, I'm not up to anything.
DAD -- You're up to SOMEthing! I know it!
MOM -- I'm just answering your question.
DAD -- What question?
MOM -- You asked me what I do all day.
DAD -- Yes, and you couldn't tell me.
MOM -- Does THIS answer your question?
DAD -- (looks around) I think I owe you an apology.
MOM -- An apology?
DAD -- Yes, I've always thought that I was the only one in this family who works for a living. But, as a matter of fact, I wouldn't dare to trade jobs with you, regardless of salary.
MOM -- Why, thank you for your acknowledgement.
DAD -- Now, can we please eat dinner?!
MOM -- (reading) Sure. Let me know when it's ready.
DAD -- (exiting) Oh, you're going to play THAT game, huh? Well, I'll just order delivery pizza.
MOM -- Sounds good to me.
DAD -- (re-enters) I can't find the phone number. Can you call?
MOM -- (exits with Dad) Sure. You can count on me!
-Bob Snook-

Mom's are very busy and it sure is nice when others notice that, especially our husbands. I thank God for a husband who acknowledges all that I do, even when I do next to nothing.
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