Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Cher's 38th B-Day!



This is a special weekend and a double celebration: Cher’s b-day (tomorrow) & Mother’s Day (Sunday) to boot. What can I say about my dear Cher? She is fun and enjoyable to be with. She makes my day when we start it off together with a cup of coffee and end it with a bowl of popcorn. She also loves to laugh and we have a lot of fun together. She is caring of me and others, especially her family. She is ‘dear’ and a ‘sweetheart’ (for that’s what the name ‘Cher’ in French means, you know). But above all, she is wise and helpful. I don’t think I could do what I do without her wisdom and help. She lends a hand when I need it. She sets me straight when I’ve erred or when I’m not seeing things right. Moreover she encourages me when I’ve been discouraged. She’s at my side being my helper in all that I’ve been called to do – even being willing to come all the way to Manitoba. :) I thank the Lord for her and for these words of Scripture that describe her:
“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 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” (Proverbs 31:10-12, 26-29).

I think that says it…. Love you Cher.

Love, Rich

8 comments:

Jennifer said...

Happy birthday tomorrow ol'bean! Rich, what a beautiful tribute for your dear wife (who I CAN"T IMAGINE loves to laugh).

Anonymous said...

Wow, that was sweet, Rich. :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHER! You are well names, dear sweet friend. :)

Anonymous said...

Oops, "named". :)

Anonymous said...

Thanks, Lis and Jen! I had a wonderful birthday - made very special by the special folks here and you all back in Ontario with your messages here and on fb. Wow, fb has sure taken the place of blog commenting, eh? I kinda miss the blog side of things, but I was so blessed by all the fb messages yesterday :) Love you both! (looking forward to your letter, Lis :)

Rich and Cher said...

Oops - I was using Caleb's account, but it's really me :) Cher, that is ;)

Anonymous said...

Please don't stop blogging or looking for comments here, Cher! I'm not on facebook yet and probably will never be. :)

Karen said...

Very sweet Rich! :)
Happy Birthday Cher!
(You just get more birthday wishes when there's a blog and Facebook. :) )

Rachel Joy said...

Can I still insert a late Happy birthday? Or an early one for next year?
Great post about a very special person! So true!