I remember the first time I met her
Glowing with life
Truly listening and passionate
About God’s glory
About God’s beauty
About God’s worth-ship
As months passed by, much more about her became evident
She is superlatively gifted and competent
Willing to sacrifice her time and money
Her energy and imagination
Her art and attention
Her love of Goodness for all
As years passed by, her servant heart was evident
Showering others with encouragement
Ennobling them with her ready ear
Her ready mind
Her ready heart
Her ready soul
Full of joy
Coupled with humbleness
Forthright in word and deed, yet with brutal honesty about her own mistakes and shortcomings
It’s rare to find someone like her:
Loving and caring beyond mere words, without hypocrisy,
Yet also with healthy boundaries and a good sense for justice;
One who is tender-hearted and long suffering, with no strings attached,
Yet still filled with tremendous Hope through tremendous losses
I have spoken about her with many others, and we all agree:
She is a great friend, confidant, and counselor;
the excellent and virtuous woman described in Proverbs;
the joy of many who sorrow.
She is that rare icon one is graced to pray with,
because knowing her is knowing Life Eternal
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