I have known Ms. Mieres for the past 7 + years. She is the most caring, passionate and honest woman I have ever met on this earth. Add to this her complete generosity, keen sense of humor, her wisdom to understand most situations and you�ll realize why anyone who has met her (even just once) has never said; �Mary who?�
She is a woman who breathes life into those around her. Mary can make a pleasant event out of simple things such as creating some wierd salad or taking a car ride. I have personally seen her teach children and run administration duties when we worked together at Provisions Academy in Sanford, NC. I have sat in on her home school sessions that consisted of the most wonderful kids God ever made (of varying ages) when she lived at the Beulah Retreat. I have witnessed her prepare meals tirelessly for dozens of people at a time with a happy smile as she invents new works of art and garnishes of beauty to everything she participates in. Through these small things mentioned and other circumstances during her life there is always one interwoven main ingredient; LOVE!
Her middle name may be Lane, but in reality it should be love. She wears it on her face, keeps it always in her heart and shares it with anyone she comes in contact with, especially children. Glad her dark days are behind her. I was there when she fought great health issues and although she never complained I know it was intense for her. Never missing a days work through it all, nothing can bring her down.
She is creative, vibrant and exciting to be around. The children she cares for develop an incredible respect for her and an appetite to become better people. Mary can weave fun and discipline together into a wondrous learning process. She is a gourmet cook who puts expression and flavor in all her creations. She has immense amount of spirit, energy, and verve. She keeps an open mind to any and all things around her, and there is an aura around her that makes you want to spend time with her. She will be a blessing to any home or business situation in which she is being considered.
I must though admit several of Mary�s faults. (She has asked for her references to �please include my shortcomings in your reference notes�). The first of which is, even though she is well educated with two degrees, there are two words in the English language that she has not learned the meaning of; QUIT and IMPOSSIBLE! This could or could not be in her best interests. She tries and tries and tries, and just when everything might seem to unravel, she tries again. I have seen her move mountains with this character trait, and at the same time I have witnessed her wounded beyond what any human should face. She does not �give up� on people and when something is not going right she will always find a way to make it right, or at least try for a better outcome. Her second fault is her trusting in the �mechanics and car salesman� people of the world. Since she is sincere, she somehow believes other people are like that too. She is childlike and naive when it comes to trusting. People come first and foremost on her agenda and I�ve seen this work as a weakness as she at times has been run aground by those who like to take advantage. At times I wondered where her �backbone� went. Although some would attempt to throw a wrench in her spokes, Mary always rebounds and she will not tolerate life without a sunrise.
If you desire life, love, and learning in your home; simply add Mary Mieres to it. When you meet Mary, you WILL have made a friend for life. There is no other way you�d want it (or her for that matter). You will be so enriched by the experience.
I am honored to be included on a reference list for someone such as Mary. Feel free to call me anytime night or day. I would be glad to answer any questions you may have regarding Mary. Email me to obtain my phone number (I do not want my personal information published on the Internet). |
