I met two friends at this past weekend’s Holiday Boutique at our parish.

After time in the Hall at the Boutique, we ended up in the Faith Formation Office, and I sat and listened as my two friends debriefed a bit about their home life.

They are both wives and moms.

I am neither.

“Wow, I can’t imagine” was the thought that kept coming to mind as I listened to stories of coming home to shoes, socks, backpacks, etc. left on the floor, counters and couches.

Hearing, “What’s for dinner” or “That’s what’s for dinner.”

Husbands forgetting to do what they said they would do…again.

Hearing “Mom, where is…” all the time and knowing exactly where everything is for everyone.

I began to think about what amazing women my friends, and all wives and moms are because, “Wow, I can’t imagine!”

(And yes, husbands and dads are amazing too.)

Listening to my friend’s debrief a bit yesterday just came back to my mind today as I read this coming Sunday’s first Mass Reading.

When one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls.
Her husband, entrusting his heart to her, has an unfailing prize.
She brings him good, and not evil, all the days of her life.
She…works with loving hands. Proverbs 31:10-13

These are beautiful words that describe the two friends I was with yesterday and the moms and wives I see around here.

I’m always telling moms and dads, “I keep you moms and dads in my prayers every day!”

The work, play, tears, laughter, frustrations and joys- remember to keep God’s love in your heart as you live it all.

Be blessed by keeping God’s love in your heart!