Memory Lane: She is clothed with strength and dignity

Proverbs 31. Have you read it? Verses ten through thirty-one describe my Mom. I am blessed to have a mother that embodies what a woman of faith looks like.

For those of you that don't know, my Mom LIVES her faith. Her faith has been on display for as long as I can remember but it was really tested a little over three years ago.

Cancer. That horrible word that haunts so many families visited our family in the fall of 2012. I hate that word. The fear it can strike in the heart and mind. Just one word. One evil word. It has destroyed so many families and no matter how common it is, it still hits you in the gut when it affects your loved ones. You know what though? God is good. He's good through the high points in our lives and He's most certainly good in the lowest parts of our lives. After surviving the first bout of cancer, a surgery, a reoccurrence, chemo, and radiation, Mom's faith grew stronger and has been an inspiration to so many. Adios cancer! Through it all, even the worst days, she praised God. PRAISED Him! It's easy to praise God when things are going well in life but to be joyful in your trials? Her mantra, "It's all about the relationship" has been lived out in so many ways. In those hardest days of fighting, she relied on her relationship with Jesus. If you'd like to hear about her journey firsthand, you can read about it on her blog Jacque's Journey.

Mom and Dad at Ark City's Relay for Life

I count myself so blessed to have a mom who has shown me how to live out my faith. She is truly my best friend! Throughout her experience, her testimony has encouraged others to make their relationship with Christ number one. Building that relationship makes every trial worth it! The joy of the Lord has certainly been our strength and I continue to praise Him during and after the trials of life.

This beautiful woman has been a blessing to so many people and continues to grow her relationship with Jesus through prayer. I can confidently tell you that if she says she is praying for you, you are being COVERED! Another of my favorite things about Mom is her ability to encourage people- those of you who are friends with her on Facebook know this to be true! Between her funny Dr. Shirley posts and cat posts, she'll have you rolling!

Mom with Max

Suki wasn't so cooperative

I hope after reading this you have at least a hint of an idea of who this amazing woman is. I know I'm a little partial, but if you know her, you know everything I've said about her is absolute truth!