This is one of my favorite pictures of my mom, my sister and me. This past week marked five years since my mom passed away. I miss her every day. She was one of the most loving, selfless people I have known. She was an overcomer and a force of nature. She devotedly loved and served Jesus and prayed for those who didn’t yet know Him. We shared many good talks about church and how to be the best witness to those we love.
Mom and I talked often. Recently, I came across a dialogue of online messages she and I shared about the heating system in the house where I grew up. Reading that conversation was like spending a few moments with her. I can almost hear her laughter! We were reminiscing about the big, grated floor register in the house I grew up in. Many things got dropped down there by accident and had to be rescued once the furnace was off. The metal grate would get hot enough to waffle your shoes if you stood on it too long, but it sure could warm you up quickly!
How I wish I could call her or send her a text! Her voice could warm you all the way through when you needed it and make things a little hot with honesty when you overstepped—kind of like that old heat register.
When I read Proverbs 31, I am reminded of my mom:
“How hard it is to
find a capable wife! She is worth far more than jewels!
She keeps herself
busy making wool and linen cloth.
She brings home food and
gets up before daylight to prepare it for her family ...
She is a hard worker,
strong and industrious.
She knows the value
of everything she makes. She works late into the night.
She is generous to
the poor and needy.
She doesn't worry
when it snows, because her family has warm clothing.
She makes bedspreads,
clothes and belts.
She is strong and
respected and speaks with gentle wisdom.
She is always busy
and looks after her family's needs…
Charm is deceptive
and beauty disappears,
but a woman who
honors the Lord should be praised.”
If you have a mother like mine, follow Proverbs 31:31 “Give her credit for all she does. She deserves the respect of everyone.”
Be encouraged!
©2025 Pamela D. Williams
