Ridgell's Originals

My wife Marsha turned 66 last Saturday.  And some of you are thinking never tell a women's age.  But that;s one of the great things about her.  She doesn't care.  It helps that she doesn't look it or act it, but she is good with life.  So age to her really is just a number.

So here are a few of the reasons she needs to be celebrated.

Wife.  Couldn't do life without her.  And wouldn't want to.  You will hear more about us next month when our anniversary comes.

Mom.  She is a great Mom.  Loves Julie and Joe Don.  And Jamie (our daughter-in-law who is now really our daughter).  Prays for them. Talks to them.  Is proud of them.  Still inversts in their life.

Mimi.  OK.  At this stage of life, this is the biggie.  She adores our five grands.  And they love her passionately.  She loves watching them play sports, perform in school functions, and getting to hang out.  Cousin Camp will be one of those lifetime memories she has given them.

Daughter.  Took fantastic care of her parents while they were alive.  Now takes care of my Mom.  She is just a great family person.  Hosts most of the family get-togethers.  Keeps up with everyone. 

Friend.  I cannot count the number of people who consider her their "sister", "Mom", "Mimi", and best friend.  She lives to do for others.  Great listener and advice giver.  Prayer warrior. 

Daughter of the King.  But here is the best things about Mimi.  She keeps growing as a Jesus follower.  She sees the disenfranchised and the lonely.  She opens our home for meals, conversation, and sometimes as a bed and breakfast.  Really hurts for those in pain.  Physical pain, emotional pain, spiritual pain. 

Lots of people can talk about what they want to do and who they want to be.

She actually lives it.

Those of us that know her are blessed.

So thanks God for an amazing wife, Mom, Mimi, friend, and follower.  Give her strength and energy.  And raise up more women like her.