Annie's Woodshed: Irene Update

A True Wife

"A true wife makes a man's life nobler, stronger, grander, by the omnipotence of her love 'turning all the forces of manhood upward and heavenward.' While she clings to him in holy confidence and loving dependence she brings out in him whatever is nobles and richest in his being. She inspires him with her courage and earnestness. She beautifies his life. She softens whatever is rude and harsh in his habits or his spirit. She clothes him with the gentler graces of refined and cultured manhood. While she yields to him and never disregards his lightest wish, she is really his queen, ruling his whole life and leading him onward and upward in every proper path. -JR Miller

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Irene Update

Several of you that know we are on the east coast asked that I check in after Irene come ashore. We are still here. We are far enough inland that we are on the west side (backside) of the storm so we are mostly getting wind. We have had to resort to locking the door to keep the wind from blowing it open but other than that we are safe. We still have power even though it keeps blinking off and on - just enough to cause the all the clocks to have to be reset. Which I will do tomorrow after the 3rd this morning I gave up.

Hopefully the storm will be out of here by 4 or 5 this afternoon and we will have clear skies. There is nothing more beautiful than the night sky after a storm comes through. It is so clean and clear; it is like you can see every star in the sky.

Hoping and praying that all my other buddies along the east coast are safe. Please check in and let us know you weathered the storm.

5 comments:

PKAugust 27, 2011 at 12:30 PM
I have folks on the east cost of NC that are in the eye at this moment and then my boys are in New York City. No one there really knows what to expect. I'm praying for everyone.

Stay Safe!

PK
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AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 1:25 PM
Stay safe!
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saffyAugust 27, 2011 at 2:16 PM
Glad to know you are safe and sound for now...Heres hoping Irene didnt cause you to much damage.
saffy
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AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 7:43 PM
Sounds like you're about in the same area as we are. Glad you're doing well. Gotta love living in NC; tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, never a dull moment.
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AudraAugust 28, 2011 at 5:21 PM
Glad you aren't getting the worst of it! I agree the sky is so beautiful after a huge storm!
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Colossians 3:18-25

Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. Slaves, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality. Colossians 3:18-25 ESV

1Peter 3:1-7

Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see your respectful and pure conduct. Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands, as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening. Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. 1Peter 3:1-7

Proverbs 31: 10-31

An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands. She is like the ships of the merchant; she brings her food from afar. She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens. She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong. She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night. She puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household are clothed in scarlet. She makes bed coverings 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; she delivers sashes to the merchant. Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to 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 women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates. Proverbs 31: 10-31 (ESV)

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