The Women in my life...Part 2

Although the project for school is over, I wanted to finish putting my thoughts here. I chose four women in my life who have influenced me greatly. The second is my mother-in-law. I am blessed (and I know it!) to have an incredible mother-in-law. She is gracious, kind, gentle and a Godly woman. She goes out of her way to make time for family. She is sensitive to the fact that I am not her daughter and never steps on my toes, but yet treats me as her own daughter.

She serves the community. She volunteers at the Union Gospel Mission, Anna Ogden Hall and Christ’s Kitchen. Today she asked if she could take Annsley to Christ's Kitchen to serve with her. What wonderful modeling for Annsley as she learns to serve others.

She plays the piano beautifully and gives the kids (free) piano lessons.

At the beginning of the school year she asks what she can do to help me. That is an amazing question. I must confess that I am not very good at taking help. I don't often know what to ask for in this situation. But, she has our family over for dinner every Wed night and part of her gift to me is that I get to stay home. She understands my need for some alone time and is not offended if I choose not to come. She is willing to help in any way with the homeschooling process. She even read several of the books (The Well Trained Mind and Story of the World) I use so that she can know what we are doing. She cooks and sews with the kids.

She is more serious by nature than my family, but always ready with a smile and a hug.

The in-law relationship can be one of the trickiest ones and I know how lucky I am to have such a great one! Plus, she raised my husband to be a great man and a wonderful husband and father. How can I ever thank her for that?