Woman thy name is _____________________

I am amazed at the strength of women. I am amazed at the wisdom of women. I have met so many amazing women over the years that have dealt with so many obstacles in their lives that it would be impossible to say that a man would survive. I have no problem with men, don't get me wrong. It's just there is something about the strength of a woman that is truly one of the wonders of the world. One of the gifts of God. We just lost one of the truly incredible co-workers that I have had the pleasure of working with , of learning from, of being around since I have begun public work. She shared that she had survived many times of abuse, and yet when her abuser was taken ill will cancer, she had the will and the strength to care for him until he died. She raised her children, she worked, and all of her life was about giving to others until she was no longer able to do that. I pray that God will give her a reward that is equal to her gifts that she bestowed upon her friends and co-workers. There is another really sweet lady that I have known forever, and even though she had experienced many instances of disappointment, abuse, being taken advantage of, and betrayal, this dear sweet lady always had a song in her heart and a smile on her face. Both of these women, I know could have easily written a book about their experiences. Both were women of very strong faith. While I met them at two very different periods in my life, their impact on me has been profound. I am also amazed at my mother. I heard someone once say of their wife that she was the only person he knew who could make something out of nothing. I kind of think that way of my mother. So incredibly wise.....so incredibly one of the most giving people I know. She knows no other way. And then there is my sister.... She has raised up two wonderful daughters, who have wonderful children of their own. She has "talent on loan from God" to quote Rush Limbaugh. I believe she was instilled at birth with abilities that others have to go to school to learn. She actually without trying has taught me a lot....just by her example. Incredibly smart, and just an all around sweet lady. What she has that I wish I could have on some level is that flexibility to adjust to circumstances surrounding her. What about these women makes them so amazing? I believe it is their ability to be strong without having to be what I call a "man wanna be". All of these women are amazing, feminine wonderful role models for all of us around them, and I believe they are all a part of God's Crown Jewels on this earth. God Bless Your Impact. The hand the rocks the cradle indeed rules the world....