| In Loving Memory |
| Lillie Victoria Beck |
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| 1923-2003 |
| FOOT PRINTS One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand. one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his lifeflashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed at many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I dont understand why when I needed you most you would leave me." The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you." Margaret Powers |
| EPLILOGUE: THE WIFE OF NOBLE CHARACTER (Prov.31:10-31) A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more then rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks for nothing of value. She beings him good, not harm all the days of her life. She selects wool and flaxand works with eager hands.She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servent girls. She conciders a feild and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigourously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees her tradeing is profitable, and her lamp dose not go out at night. In her hands she hold the distaff. and grasps the spindle with her fingers. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. When it snows she has no fear for her household.; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. Her husband is respected in the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. She makes linen garmets and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. She is clothed in strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speeks with wisdome and faithful instruction is on her tounge. She watches over the affairs of her household and dose not eat of the bread of idleness. Her childeren arise and call her blessed; her husband also and praises her; "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a women who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. |
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| We will love you forever, Granny of dreams..... |
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