I just poured a cup of Door County Irish Crème Coffee. Not only am I enjoying the coffee I am enjoying it in Door County Wisconsin today.
Titus 2:4-5 New Living Translation (NLT)
4 These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children, 5 to live wisely and be pure, to work in their homes,[a] to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God.
We traveled to Door County yesterday, Rene, her mom and I left the house, and the dog in the capable hands of our nephew. We went for some rest and relaxation and to celebrate Mothers Day. In Wisconsin, Fridays aren't Fridays without a fish fry for dinner. It is a long lasting tradition. Last night was no different for us. We found ourselves in Sister Bay at the local bowling alley where in addition to providing bowling they serve awesome food and a fish fry to make anyone's mouth water.
The three of us sat down and mind you, my mother in law is 91 years young. She was ready to eat and had her "small glass of beer" and her walleye fish fry ordered within minutes of our arrival. We really had a nice day yesterday and the evening meal was the topper to a great experience.
Why am I writing? It would have been very easy to send Mother a card and flowers to celebrate Mothers Day. But living as close to her as we do, it is fairly easy to visit, pick her up and take her somewhere. Last night after dinner we sat in front of the fireplace at the lodge, Mother was knitting and the conversation went on well into the night. The whole day and weekend is priceless. Some day these trips will end and the family dynamics will change. Yes, it takes longer to go from the car into a bowling alley/restaurant with Mother, but hear me out. It is a privilege to escort the lady who gave birth to my wife and instilled in her a lot of great qualities.
Guys, take time if possible to honor your mother in laws before it is too late to do so. The qualities of your wife were taught to her by her parents, but probably most of them were taught to her by her mom.
Have a great day!
Marty
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