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“All together now, applause for God! Sing songs to the tune of His glory.
Take a good look at God’s wonders—–they’ll take your breath away”
Psalms 66:1,5

Let’s face it, friends, there are just some things that men can not and will never understand.

1. The difference between pants, good pants, regular pants, nice pants, and dressy pants.
2. Why you need at least 10 pairs of black pants and are always on the look out for ‘the
perfect pair’.
3. That if you spend $50 on a sweater that is marked down from $150 means you have an
extra $100 to spend.
4. If you wear your $300 jacket 30 times, it really costs only $10 per wearing.
5. Why it can take several months to find the just right pair of shoes or handbag.
6. The language of underwear: thong, bikini, hipster, full briefs, boy shorts, and
why you need some of them all.
7. The difference between a teddy, a camisole, a bustier, a body stocking.
8. Why SPANX is the greatest invention for women…ever.
9. That itty-bitty inch of flesh that turns a snug pair of pants into too-tight pants.
10. Why you need 10 pairs of black shoes…all different.
11. Why your handbag is so heavy. It has everything you may need to take care of
any situation that comes up wherever you may be.
12. How something can fit in the store and not fit at home.

This, of course, is only a partial list. Bet you could add some more .

I spent yesterday with my daughter in law. My son is a photographer and she is his helpmate extroidinare. Our town has a Bridal Show each January, and various businessess involved with weddings set up booths and display their products. She and I set the booth up and got everything ready. My son is not the type who can handle this sort of thing well…so we sent him away until we finished.

About my DIL. I have been blessed with such a delightful mate for my son. I will be honest and say that I had a fear that when my sons were grown…they would move on and live a life that didn’t need help or input from a mother. And I know there are some girls who are very jealous of their husband’s mother. My boys and I have always been very close but this was something that was always in the back of my mind. Maybe you have never had those feelings, but I think if you are the mother of all boys…you may know what I am talking about. I have prayed for their mates since they were little boys, praying that God would lead them to a godly wife. And , praise God, He did. Suzanne is a joy. She and I get along so well. Oh, we have different tastes in some things, but that’s o.k. We can appreciate each others differences. She keeps me informed on what’s going on with them and she and I enjoy doing things together. Lest I sound like a nosy MIL…I’m not. And I make it a point not to intrude when I’m not asked. She is a school teacher, with a gift for teaching. And compassion for her students. But, most of all, she loves my boy. And, he adores her. She is the best wife, friend, and helper he could have ever found. He, too knows how blessed he is. So, forgive my brag fest…but this MIL loves her DIL. Or as I like to put it, Daughter in Love.

“What a stack of blessings you have piled up for those who worship You…”
Psalms 31:19
The Message Bible

Are we ever thankful enough for all that we have been blessed with? Many times we only realize how blessed we are when our situation changes. I pray for open eyes to see my many blessings and a thankful heart to express my gratitude.

Have a BLESSED day!