A Tribute to Responsible Women

Women have been an integral part of our society, transcending racial barriers and national borders. I see many examples of women, past and present, standing in the gap and making up the hedge in families, going the extra mile for their children, and a lot of times at their own expense. Well, this is an incomplete tribute to responsible women, because a complete list all of their accomplishments and victories would be too exhaustive for this blog. This is dedicated to my mother, as well as to all of the responsible and respectable women everywhere: the mothers, the daughters, the grandmothers and aunts. Thank you!

• You put God first. Thank you!
• You love yourself next. Thank you!
• You love your husband and your children. Thank you!
• You guide the affairs of your house with discretion and you discipline and instruct your children properly. Thank you!
• You made sure that your husband and/or the kids needs were met when your own needs may have been lacking. Thank you!
• You worked an extra job and/or went to school to provide a better tomorrow for you and your family. Thank you!
• You assumed the role of father and mother when you had no choice. You were left to raise the kids on your own and you did all that you could to provide a safe and clean environment for them. Thank you!
• You sacrificed for your family and you weren’t recognized. Thank you!
• You didn't abort your children. Thank you!
  
• You get less pay for the same job that a man does, but it supports the family at the time. Thank you!
• You’re a good example before your family, friends and community. Thank you!
• You see young women headed down the wrong path and you try to reach out. Thank you!
• You’re a chaste and discreet woman. Thank you!
• Despite your busy schedule, you continue to be physically attractive and well-maintained. Thank you!
• You conduct yourself like a lady and you dress modestly. Thank you!
• You’re an independent and confident woman. Thank you!
• Your daughters, nieces and other girls look up to you. Thank you!
• You’re complete in God. Thank you!
• You know your worth. Thank you!
• Godly men can sense your worth. Thank you!
• When your son gets married, he will want a strong and responsible woman like you. Thank you!
• Your inner beauty and wisdom make you the most attractive woman in the world. Thank you!
• You don’t associate with negative, busybody women. Thank you!
• You’re a positive influence in the community. Thank you!
• You WILL NOT tolerate smooth talking, shallow, go-nowhere men. Thank you!
• You lead by example. Thank you!
• The world knocks you down, but you rise up again. Thank you!
• The world said that you couldn’t make it, but you proved them wrong. Thank you!
• You helped and are helping your husband and/or children achieve their dreams when you may not have achieved all of your dreams. Thank you!
• For all of the lives you’ve touched directly and indirectly, “Thank you!”
  

Now, all of the responsible ladies look up to Heaven and say, “Thank you!”