The Three Minute Grandparent: Rhonda
Will you love her? Cherish her?
Provide for her as long as you shall live? I will.
With those words, I sealed my love and desire to marry Rhonda Cribbs
almost 39 years ago. Within 4 years she
became Mother to the first of our 4 children and continued to establish the
home that began with our marriage.
Rhonda came from an abusive home where she was mistreated by her own
Mother and largely ignored by her Father.
She was a loving child who treated both parents with respect and tried
to remain invisible. Upon our marriage,
she determined that our home would be loving and caring with grace as the
driving force. Rhonda spent time with
each child, showering love and attention as was needed. She made sure that each child knew beyond a
shadow that he and she was loved, REALLY LOVED.
One of her first prayers after Sam, our firstborn arrived was, “Lord, I
don’t know how to raise this child; I need your help.” God graciously gave her the knowledge,
understanding, and love to daily teach our little one how to be a man. Each child who followed was part of this
prayer. We both asked for guidance in
bringing each child up and through a harsh world to manhood and womanhood. Rhonda’s desire was to teach each child to be
independent yet point each one to the Father who loved us first. She continues to shower love on our children
and their spouses, and the family continues to grow with grandchildren. Her God-given Mothering ability is still used
on our children and grandchildren, even though miles and distance separate
us. I am proud of this Mom, Grandmother
and lady whom I call Wife, Loving Wife!
Happy Mothers’ Day, Rhonda!
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